distinct items
[/dɪˈstɪŋkt ˈaɪtəmz/]
noun phrase
itens distintos
1. Individual things that are clearly different from one another; separate objects or elements that are not identical
The survey included three distinct items that measured customer satisfaction.
A pesquisa incluiu três itens distintos que mediram a satisfação do cliente.
2. In mathematics and logic, elements that are unique and separate within a set or collection
The algorithm counts only the distinct items in the list, ignoring duplicates.
O algoritmo conta apenas os itens distintos na lista, ignorando duplicatas.
3. Merchandise or goods that are clearly differentiated by type, category, or characteristic
The store organized its inventory into distinct items for better tracking.
A loja organizou seu inventário em itens distintos para melhor rastreamento.
In Brazilian Portuguese business and academic contexts, 'itens distintos' is the standard technical term used in data analysis, logistics, surveys, and inventory management. The phrase emphasizes clarity and differentiation, reflecting a formal approach to categorization common in professional environments throughout Brazil.
Related Idioms & Phrases
apples and oranges (comparing distinct items)
cada item tem sua própria natureza (each distinct item has its own nature)
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