compound operation
[/ˈkɑːmpaʊnd ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: compound operations
operação composta
1. A mathematical or logical operation that combines two or more simpler operations performed in sequence
Adding and then multiplying the result is a compound operation.
Adicionar e depois multiplicar o resultado é uma operação composta.
2. In programming, an operation that performs multiple actions or calculations as a single unit
The compound operation assigned and incremented the variable simultaneously.
A operação composta atribuiu e incrementou a variável simultaneamente.
3. In business or finance, a transaction involving multiple related steps or components
The merger was a compound operation involving asset transfer and debt restructuring.
A fusão foi uma operação composta envolvendo transferência de ativos e reestruturação de dívidas.
The term 'compound operation' is widely used in both Brazilian and American technical, academic, and business environments. It is particularly prevalent in computer science education, financial services, and mathematics instruction. In Brazil, the term operação composta is standardized in technical documentation and programming textbooks.
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