What is another word for distributed data processing?
Pronunciation: [dˈɪstɹɪbjˌuːtɪd dˈe͡ɪtə pɹˈə͡ʊsɛsɪŋ] (IPA) 
Distributed data processing is a term used to refer to the process of data processing across multiple computing devices that are connected to a network. There are several synonyms for the term distributed data processing, including distributed computing, parallel computing, and grid computing. Distributed computing refers to the use of multiple computing devices to solve a problem or perform a task. Parallel computing involves processing tasks in parallel by dividing them into smaller tasks that are carried out simultaneously by multiple computing devices. Grid computing is a distributed computing model that involves the use of large numbers of geographically dispersed computing devices that work together as a single system to perform tasks.
