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.