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parallel
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having an equal distance from each other at every point
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perform in order to get a role
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of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
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occurring at the same time but independently of each other
Parallel
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(mathematics) any of the pair of geometric figures such as lines or planes which do not meet or intersect
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a resemblance or comparison between two things
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imaginary lines that run horizontally around the Earth, used to measure how far north or south a place is from the middle of the Earth
to parallel
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to match something closely, suggesting similarity or equivalence
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be parallel to
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make or place parallel to something
Example
The two lines on the graph are parallel, indicating no change in their relationship.
The train tracks run parallel to the river.
The beams of sunlight created parallel lines on the floor.
She parked her car parallel to the curb.
The road runs parallel to the railway tracks for several miles.
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