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interleaved

 

[ ˈɪn.tə.liːvd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

data structure

Interleaved refers to a method of organizing data or sequences by alternating elements from different sources. In an interleaved arrangement, each component is placed in a way that allows for a more efficient processing of information, especially in computing and telecommunications. This technique helps to reduce latency and improve the performance of data retrieval operations. Interleaving is widely used in various applications such as memory access patterns and digital signal processing.

Synonyms

alternating, interspersed, mixed

Examples of usage

  • The interleaved memory access improved the overall system performance.
  • Their schedules were interleaved to maximize productivity.
  • The interleaved signals were decoded successfully during transmission.

Translations

Translations of the word "interleaved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intercalado

🇮🇳 आपस में मिला हुआ

🇩🇪 wechselweise

🇮🇩 salip

🇺🇦 перемішаний

🇵🇱 przeplatany

🇯🇵 間に挟まれた

🇫🇷 entrelacé

🇪🇸 entretejido

🇹🇷 iç içe geçmiş

🇰🇷 상호 교차된

🇸🇦 متداخل

🇨🇿 vkládaný

🇸🇰 prepletaný

🇨🇳 交错的

🇸🇮 prepleten

🇮🇸 samskeytt

🇰🇿 араласты

🇬🇪 შერეული

🇦🇿 qarışıq

🇲🇽 entretejido

Word origin

The term 'interleaved' originates from the combination of the prefix 'inter-', meaning 'between' or 'among', and the past participle 'leaved', which is derived from 'leave', meaning 'to place'. This word began to gain traction in the context of printed materials in the 19th century, where pages would be interleaved with blank sheets to prevent smudging or to give space for annotations. The adoption of this term into technological lexicon occurred in the mid-20th century as computing and telecommunications advanced. Interleaving became a crucial method for improving data transmission reliability and efficiency in digital communications and memory architectures. Its use expanded significantly in digital signal processing, worsening the effects of data corruption and enabling error correction techniques. Thus, 'interleaved' has evolved from a simple placement method in printed documents to a vital concept in modern computing.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,649, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.