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discrete changes

[dɪˈskriːt ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz]
noun phrase
mudanças discretas
1. Changes that are separate, distinct, and individually distinguishable from one another; not continuous or flowing together
The software updates were released in discrete changes rather than one large overhaul.
As atualizações de software foram lançadas em mudanças discretas em vez de uma grande reformulação.
2. In mathematics and science, changes that occur in distinct, countable steps rather than as a continuous process
The discrete changes in temperature were recorded at hourly intervals.
As mudanças discretas de temperatura foram registradas em intervalos horários.
3. Individual modifications or adjustments that can be identified and separated from one another
The project involved several discrete changes to the system architecture.
O projeto envolveu várias mudanças discretas na arquitetura do sistema.
Synonyms
distinct changesseparate changesincremental changesstepwise modificationsindividual modifications
Antonyms
continuous changesgradual changessmooth transitionsflowing changes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mudanças discretas
Standard usage in academic and technical contexts
São Paulo
mudanças discretas
Commonly used in technology and engineering sectors
Portugal
mudanças discretas
Standard in scientific and formal Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

step by step changes
one at a time modifications
piecemeal adjustments
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