What is another word for foreground processing?
Pronunciation: [fˈɔːɡɹa͡ʊnd pɹˈə͡ʊsɛsɪŋ] (IPA) 
Foreground processing refers to a type of processing that is executed by a computer system while the user is interacting with an application or program. It is the opposite of background processing, which takes place when the computer is idle or the user is not performing any tasks. There are several synonyms for foreground processing, including real-time processing, interactive processing, and immediate processing. Other terms that can be used to describe this type of processing include online processing, foreground execution, and front-end processing. These terms all refer to the same concept of processing that occurs while the user is actively engaged with a program or system.
