data structure access

[ˈdeɪtə ˈstrʌkʃər ˈæksɛs]
nounpl: data structure accesses
acesso a estrutura de dados
1. The operation or method of retrieving, reading, or manipulating data stored within a data structure in computer programming
The efficiency of data structure access depends on the algorithm implementation.
A eficiência do acesso a estrutura de dados depende da implementação do algoritmo.
2. The process of locating and using stored information in organized data structures such as arrays, lists, trees, or databases
Direct data structure access is faster than sequential access in hash tables.
O acesso direto a estrutura de dados é mais rápido que o acesso sequencial em tabelas hash.
3. The ability to interact with elements within a structured collection of data using indexing, pointers, or query mechanisms
Improving data structure access patterns can significantly optimize program performance.
Melhorar os padrões de acesso a estrutura de dados pode otimizar significativamente o desempenho do programa.
This is a technical term widely used in Brazilian and international computer science education. In Brazil, the term is standardized across universities and tech companies. In the USA and Brazil alike, understanding data structure access patterns is fundamental to computer science curriculum and software optimization practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
data retrievaldata accessstructure accesselement accessmemory access
Antonyms / Antônimos
data isolationrestricted accessdata encapsulation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acesso a estrutura de dados
Standard term used in computer science education and professional contexts
São Paulo
acesso de estrutura de dados
Alternative phrasing occasionally used in tech industry
Portugal
acesso à estrutura de dados
Uses crase (à) instead of 'a'; slight variation in phrasing conventions

Related Words

algorithmindexingpointerarraylinked listtreehash tabledatabase querytime complexityspace complexity

Related Idioms & Phrases

random access memory (RAM)
direct access method
sequential access pattern
constant-time access
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