alphanumeric combination

[/ˌælfənuːˈmɛrɪk ˌkɑːmbɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: alphanumeric combinations
combinação alfanumérica
1. A sequence or arrangement of letters, numbers, and sometimes special characters used together for identification, coding, or security purposes
Your password must be an alphanumeric combination of at least 8 characters.
Sua senha deve ser uma combinação alfanumérica de pelo menos 8 caracteres.
2. A code or identifier that uses both alphabetic and numeric elements
The vehicle identification number is an alphanumeric combination that uniquely identifies each car.
O número de identificação do veículo é uma combinação alfanumérica que identifica exclusivamente cada carro.
3. A format or system that incorporates letters and numbers together
The registration uses an alphanumeric combination consisting of 3 letters followed by 4 numbers.
O registro usa uma combinação alfanumérica composta por 3 letras seguidas de 4 números.
The term 'combinação alfanumérica' is increasingly important in Brazil and Portugal as digital security and authentication become standard practice. It's commonly used in banking, e-commerce, government databases, and IT sectors. The concept reflects modern digital literacy and cybersecurity awareness across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
alphanumeric codealphanumeric stringmixed alphanumeric sequencealphanumeric identifier
Antonyms / Antônimos
numeric-only combinationalphabetic-only combination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
combinação alfanumérica
Standard term used in technology and administrative contexts
São Paulo
combinação alfanumérica
Preferred in IT and business sectors
Rio de Janeiro
combinação alfanumérica
Standard usage, sometimes abbreviated as 'combo alfanumérica'
Portugal
combinação alfanumérica
European Portuguese uses the same term; may also say 'sequência alfanumérica'

Related Words

passwordencryptionauthenticationidentifiercharacter setencodingPIN codelicense plate

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the code
crack the password
secure combination
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