branch nodes

[/bræntʃ noʊdz/]
nounpl: branch nodes
nós de ramificação
1. In tree data structures or graph theory, nodes that have child nodes or branches extending from them; non-leaf nodes with one or more descendants
In this binary tree, the root and internal nodes are branch nodes, while the leaves have no children.
Nesta árvore binária, a raiz e os nós internos são nós de ramificação, enquanto as folhas não têm filhos.
2. In hierarchical organizational or network structures, positions or points that connect to multiple sub-units or subsidiary branches
The company's branch nodes in each region manage the local operations.
Os nós de ramificação da empresa em cada região gerenciam as operações locais.
3. In decision trees or flowcharts, nodes where the path diverges into multiple possible routes or outcomes
The algorithm checks conditions at branch nodes to determine which path to follow.
O algoritmo verifica as condições nos nós de ramificação para determinar qual caminho seguir.
This is primarily a technical term used in computer science, data structures, and information technology. It is equally understood in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese contexts, as it is standard academic and professional terminology with no regional variations in meaning or usage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
internal nodesparent nodesintermediate nodesjunction nodes
Antonyms / Antônimos
leaf nodesterminal nodesend nodes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
nós de ramificação
Standard terminology used in computer science and IT contexts
Portugal
nós de ramificação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term consistent across Portuguese-speaking regions
Technical/Academic Context
nós internos
Alternative term commonly used in academic settings and computer science literature

Related Words

tree structurenodechild nodesparent nodegraph theoryhierarchical structuredata structure

Related Idioms & Phrases

branch out
at the branch node
follow the branch
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