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Noun: background processing
  1. The execution of low priority programs while higher priority programs are not using the processing system
    - backgrounding

Type of: priority processing

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backflowing
back-formation
backgammon
backgammon board
back-geared
background
background knowledge
background level
background music
background noise
background processing
background radiation
background signal
backgrounder
backgrounding
backhand
backhand drive
backhand shot
backhand stroke
backhanded
backhander