ascending sequence
[/əˈsɛndɪŋ ˈsiːkwəns/]
nounpl: ascending sequences
sequência ascendente
1. A sequence of numbers, values, or elements arranged in order from smallest to largest or from lowest to highest
The numbers 2, 5, 8, 11, 14 form an ascending sequence.
Os números 2, 5, 8, 11, 14 formam uma sequência ascendente.
2. In mathematics, a series where each term is greater than or equal to the previous term
An ascending sequence of integers that increases by a constant difference is called an arithmetic progression.
Uma sequência ascendente de inteiros que aumenta por uma diferença constante é chamada de progressão aritmética.
3. Any ordered arrangement that progresses from lower to higher values or importance
The event followed an ascending sequence of activities, starting with introductions and ending with the main presentation.
O evento seguiu uma sequência ascendente de atividades, começando com apresentações e terminando com a apresentação principal.
This is a technical term commonly used in mathematics, statistics, and computer science education across both Brazil and Portugal. In Brazilian schools, both 'sequência ascendente' and 'sequência crescente' are used interchangeably, though the latter is often preferred in informal speech. This terminology is essential for students learning about algorithms, data sorting, and mathematical progressions.
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