alphanumeric sequence

[al-fuh-noo-MER-ik SEE-kwuhnts / al-fa-nu-MÉ-ri-ko se-KWÊN-sia]
nounfemininepl: alphanumeric sequences / sequências alfanuméricas
sequência alfanumérica
1. An ordered series of characters containing both letters and numbers, arranged in a specific pattern or order
The alphanumeric sequence ABC123DEF456 contains both letters and digits in a mixed pattern.
A sequência alfanumérica ABC123DEF456 contém tanto letras quanto dígitos em um padrão misto.
2. A string of characters used in computing, databases, or identification systems that includes alphabetic and numeric elements
Your license plate uses an alphanumeric sequence for vehicle identification.
Sua placa de veículo usa uma sequência alfanumérica para identificação do automóvel.
3. An arrangement of mixed letters and numbers following a logical progression or predetermined order
The system generated an alphanumeric sequence for the product code.
O sistema gerou uma sequência alfanumérica para o código do produto.
This term is primarily used in technical, computing, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, it is commonly encountered in IT documentation, software development, and administrative systems. The term reflects the globalization of technology vocabulary, where English-origin technical terms are frequently used alongside Portuguese translations in professional environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
alphanumeric stringmixed alphanumeric codecharacter sequencealphanumeric combination
Antonyms / Antônimos
numeric sequencealphabetic sequencesingle-type sequence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sequência alfanumérica
Standard term used in computing and technology contexts
São Paulo
sequência alfanumérica / código alfanumérico
Both terms are used interchangeably in business and technical documents
Rio de Janeiro
sequência alfanumérica
Formal technical usage; may be shortened to 'sequência' in casual speech
Portugal
sequência alfanumérica
Same usage as Brazil; no significant regional variation

Related Words

alphanumeric charactersstring formattingcharacter encodingpassword generationbarcode systemdatabase indexing

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down the alphanumeric sequence
decode an alphanumeric sequence
generate an alphanumeric sequence
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