FILO (First In Last Out)
[FY-loh / fɪrst ɪn læst aʊt]
nounmasculinepl: FILOs
PULE (Primeiro a Entrar, Último a Sair)
1. A data structure or principle in computing where the first element added is the last one to be removed, opposite of FIFO
A stack operates on the FILO principle, where the last item pushed is the first item popped.
Uma pilha opera no princípio PULE, onde o último item inserido é o primeiro a ser removido.
2. In general usage, a system or method where items are processed in reverse order of their arrival
The warehouse uses a FILO inventory system for perishable goods.
O armazém usa um sistema de inventário PULE para produtos perecíveis.
FILO/LIFO is primarily a technical term used in computer science and software engineering contexts in both Brazil and the USA. While FILO is the direct acronym, LIFO is more commonly used in professional settings. In Brazilian Portuguese, PULE (Primeiro a Entrar, Último a Sair) is the standard translation, though English acronyms are frequently used in tech industries. The term is rarely used in casual conversation outside of programming and data structure discussions.
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