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cardinality

[/ˌkɑːrdɪˈnæləti/]
nounfemininepl: cardinalities
cardinalidade
1. The number of elements in a set or mathematical structure
The cardinality of the set {1, 2, 3} is three.
A cardinalidade do conjunto {1, 2, 3} é três.
2. In database design, the relationship between entities describing how many instances of one entity can be associated with instances of another
The cardinality between customers and orders is one-to-many.
A cardinalidade entre clientes e pedidos é um-para-muitos.
3. In linguistics, the property of representing quantity or number
Cardinal numbers express cardinality.
Os números cardinais expressam cardinalidade.
Synonyms
numerosity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cardinalidade
Standard term used in mathematics and database contexts
São Paulo
cardinalidade
Predominantly used in academic and technical settings
Portugal
cardinalidade
Standard term in Portuguese academic contexts
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