concurrence

[kuh n-kur-uh ns, -kuhr-]

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noun

the act of concurring.

accordance in opinion; agreement: With the concurrence of several specialists, our doctor recommended surgery.

cooperation, as of agents or causes; combined action or effort.

simultaneous occurrence; coincidence: the concurrence of several unusual events.

Geometry. a point that is in three or more lines simultaneously.

Law. a power equally held or a claim shared equally.

Archaic. competition; rivalry.

Also con·cur·ren·cy (for defs 1–4).

Origin of concurrence

From the Medieval Latin word concurrentia, dating back to 1515–25. See concurrent, -ence

Related formspre·con·cur·rence, noun

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Related Words for concurrency

readiness, eligibility, compatibility, preparedness, suitability, qualification, consistency, adequacy, competence, pertinence, applicability, expediency, adaptation, aptitude, relevancy, congeniality, timeliness, decorum, agreeableness, harmony

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Historical Examples of concurrency

This simultaneity and concurrency are central tenets of imposing Shock and Awe.
Shock and Awe
Harlan K. Ullman

British Dictionary definitions for concurrency

concurrence

noun

the act of concurring

agreement in opinion; accord; assent

cooperation or combination

simultaneous occurrence; coincidence

geometry a point at which three or more lines intersect

Also (for senses 1–4): concurrency

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Word Origin and History for concurrency

concurrence

early 15c., from Old French concurrence (14c.) or directly from Medieval Latin concurrentia "a running together," from concurrens, present participle of concurrere (see concur).