bidirectional system
[/ˌbaɪdɪˈrekʃənəl ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: bidirectional systems
sistema bidirecional
1. A system or process that operates or functions in two opposite directions simultaneously or sequentially
The bidirectional system allows data to flow both from server to client and from client to server.
O sistema bidirecional permite que os dados fluam tanto do servidor para o cliente quanto do cliente para o servidor.
2. In technology, a communication or data transfer mechanism that supports two-way transmission
Modern APIs often use bidirectional systems to enable real-time updates.
APIs modernas frequentemente usam sistemas bidirecionais para permitir atualizações em tempo real.
3. In linguistics, a system for processing or analyzing text in both forward and reverse directions
The bidirectional system in natural language processing helps understand context better.
O sistema bidirecional no processamento de linguagem natural ajuda a entender o contexto melhor.
The term 'bidirectional system' is predominantly used in technical, scientific, and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It has become increasingly common in technology discussions with the rise of real-time web applications, APIs, and advanced communication protocols. In Portuguese-speaking countries, 'sistema bidirecional' is the standard technical term, though some professionals may use 'sistema de duas vias' or 'sistema duplex' as alternatives.
Related Idioms & Phrases
two-way street (figuratively related to mutual exchange)
going both ways (informal reference to bidirectional capability)
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