discrete features

[dɪˈskriːt ˈfiːtʃərz]
nounpl: discrete features
características discretas
1. Individual, distinct, and separate attributes or properties that are not continuous and can be counted or identified individually
The classification system uses discrete features such as color, size, and shape to categorize objects.
O sistema de classificação usa características discretas como cor, tamanho e forma para categorizar objetos.
2. In machine learning and data analysis, features that take on a limited number of distinct values rather than any value in a range
Discrete features like marital status or categorical variables are handled differently in statistical models.
Características discretas como estado civil ou variáveis categóricas são tratadas de forma diferente em modelos estatísticos.
3. Separate, distinguishable elements or components that maintain distinct boundaries
The software identifies discrete features of the image to enable pattern recognition.
O software identifica características discretas da imagem para permitir reconhecimento de padrões.
This is a technical term prevalent in English-speaking technology and academic sectors, particularly in the USA and Brazil's growing tech industry. The term maintains consistency across both Portuguese-speaking regions and is standardized in technical documentation and education. In Brazil, the term is increasingly used in software development and data science communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
distinct featurescategorical featuresindividual featuresseparate attributesdistinguishable properties
Antonyms / Antônimos
continuous featurescontinuous variablesaggregate features

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
características discretas
Standard term used in technical, academic, and computational contexts
Portugal
características discretas
Same terminology used; also may use 'atributos discretos' in technical contexts
São Paulo
características discretas
Common in tech industry and academia
USA/English
discrete features
Widely used in computer science, statistics, and data science fields

Related Words

categorical datafeature extractionmachine learningdata classificationnominal variablesvariables

Related Idioms & Phrases

breaking down into discrete features
identify discrete features
discrete features analysis
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