"Asynchronous" means that things do not happen at the same time or in a synchronized manner. It refers to a situation where events, actions, or processes occur independently without waiting for each other. Full definition
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Beginning in 1993, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has made awards for the development of Asynchronous Learning Networks (ALNs), which include distance learning via the Internet and computer technology. (sciencemag.org)