parallel

ˈpærəˌlɛl
parallelledparallelling
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Translation of parallel from English into Dutch,

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Adjective

1.

mathematics

equidistant at all points, never intersecting
parallel evenwijdig
  • The two roads are parallel and never meet.De twee wegen zijn parallel en kruisen elkaar nooit.
2.

relation

happening at the same time as something else
  • The two events were parallel and started together.De twee gebeurtenissen waren gelijktijdig en begonnen samen.
3.

similarity

similar or analogous in nature
  • Their experiences are parallel in many ways.Hun ervaringen zijn in veel opzichten parallel.

Noun

1.

similarity

person or thing that is similar to another
  • He drew a parallel between their careers.Hij trok een parallel tussen hun carrières
2.

mathematics

one of a set of lines equally distant
parallel evenwijdige lijn parallelle lijn
  • The artist drew several parallels on the canvas.De kunstenaar tekende verschillende parallellen op het doek.
3.

geography

TECH.
line of latitude on Earth
TECH.
  • The 49th parallel marks part of the US-Canada border.De 49e parallel markeert een deel van de grens tussen de VS en Canada.
4.

technology

TECH.
arrangement of electrical components
TECH.
  • The circuit was designed in parallel to ensure efficiency.Het circuit was ontworpen in parallel om efficiëntie te garanderen.

Verb

1.

comparison

tr.
be comparable to in terms of similarity
tr.
  • His career parallels that of his contemporary.Zijn carrière komt overeen met die van zijn tijdgenoot
2.

simultaneity

intr.
occur or exist at the same time
intr.
gelijktijdig plaatsvinden gelijktijdig bestaan
  • Their efforts paralleled each other, leading to success.Hun inspanningen vonden gelijktijdig plaats, wat tot succes leidde
3.

alignment

tr.
build or position something so it runs alongside another
tr.
  • The architect paralleled the new road to the river.De architect legde de nieuwe weg parallel aan de rivier.
4.

conformity

tr.
make to conform to something else in character
tr.
  • The new policy parallels the company's values.Het nieuwe beleid komt overeen met de waarden van het bedrijf.
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Expressions with parallel: examples in English and translations in Dutch

ongeëvenaard
Her talent is without parallel in the music industry.
een parallel trekken
The teacher drew a parallel between the two historical events.
ongeëvenaard zijn
geen gelijke hebben
Her talent has no parallel in the industry.
fileparkeren
She learned to parallel-park during her driving lessons.
tegelijkertijd
gelijktijdig
The two events occurred in parallel.
parallel parkeren
He struggled with parallel parking during his driving test.

Images of parallel

  • parallel: arrangement of electrical components
    (technology) parallel

Synonyms and analogies of parallel in English

Examples of parallel in a sentence

  • In geometry, parallel lines never cross.
  • She ran two parallel experiments to compare results.
  • Parallel meetings occurred in different conference rooms.
  • The two investigations followed parallel lines of inquiry.
  • Her argument has a parallel structure to mine.
  • There is a parallel between these two events.

Translations of "parallel" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
paralleladj.

They offered a drawing a parallel that linked technological advancements across different eras.

Ze trokken een parallel die technologische ontwikkelingen uit verschillende tijdperken met elkaar verbond.

evenwijdigadj.

The gears have straight teeth; their axles are parallel.

De wielen hebben rechte tanden; hun assen lopen evenwijdig.

gelijktijdigadj.

Causing parallel scenes of chaos at US embassies in neighboring East African capitals.

Veroorzaakt gelijktijdig taferelen van chaos bij Amerikaanse ambassades in naburige Oost-Afrikaanse hoofdsteden.

Noun
overeenkomstnf.

The parallel between ancient Rome and the present day is striking.

De overeenkomst tussen het oude Rome en de huidige tijd is opvallend.

Verb
overeenkomenv.

I doubt the parallels between us are completely parallel.

Ik betwijfel of onze overeenkomsten volledig overeenkomen.

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parallel: Examples and translations in context

The novel featured an astral journey through parallel spiritual worlds.

De roman draaide om een astrale reis door parallelle spirituele werelden.

A different dimension might exist where parallel versions of us live.

Er zou een andere dimensie kunnen bestaan waar parallelle versies van ons leven.

The story's plot involves discovering a parallel world hidden behind a secret door.

De verhaallijn draait om de ontdekking van een parallelle wereld achter een geheime deur.

She believes in a parallel world where her lost pet is still alive.

Zij gelooft in een parallelle wereld waar haar verdwenen huisdier nog steeds leeft.

He imagines a parallel world where peace has replaced all conflict.

Hij stelt zich een parallelle wereld voor waarin vrede alle conflicten heeft vervangen.

In a parallel world, animals might have evolved with human intelligence.

In een parallelle wereld hadden dieren misschien een mensachtige intelligentie kunnen ontwikkelen.

The scientist explained how quantum physics suggests the possibility of a parallel world.

De wetenschapper legde uit hoe de kwantumfysica de mogelijkheid van een parallelle wereld suggereert.

Scientists theorize about a parallel world where time moves backwards.

Wetenschappers bedenken theorieën over een parallelle wereld waar de tijd achteruit loopt.

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