element enumeration

[/ˈɛləmənt ɪˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: element enumerations
enumeração de elementos
1. A programming technique that lists or iterates through individual items in a collection or data structure sequentially
The element enumeration process allowed us to access each item in the array one by one.
O processo de enumeração de elementos permitiu-nos acessar cada item do array um por um.
2. In mathematics and set theory, the explicit listing of all members belonging to a set or group
Element enumeration of the finite set {1, 2, 3} is straightforward.
A enumeração de elementos do conjunto finito {1, 2, 3} é direta.
3. The systematic process of identifying and counting distinct components within a larger system or collection
Element enumeration in the database query revealed 500 matching records.
A enumeração de elementos na consulta do banco de dados revelou 500 registros correspondentes.
This is primarily a technical term used in computer science, mathematics, and software development across both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is particularly prevalent in academic settings and professional programming environments. The term has become increasingly standardized with the globalization of technology industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
iterationtraversallistingitemizationsequential access
Antonyms / Antônimos
randomizationabstractionaggregation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
enumeração de elementos
Standard technical term used in computing and mathematics education
Portugal
enumeração de elementos
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; commonly found in European computer science literature
Technical Communities (Brazil)
iteração de elementos
Sometimes used interchangeably in less formal contexts

Related Words

loopcollectioniteratorset theorydata structureenumerationrecursionalgorithm

Related Idioms & Phrases

enumerate through a list
walk through elements
iterate over items
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