elementary operation
[ɛl.ɪˈmɛn.tər.i ˌɑp.əˈreɪ.ʃən]
nounpl: elementary operations
operação elementar
1. A basic arithmetic operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) performed on numbers or variables
The elementary operations form the foundation of all mathematical calculations.
As operações elementares formam a base de todos os cálculos matemáticos.
2. In linear algebra, a row operation (row addition, row multiplication, or row swapping) performed on a matrix
Using elementary operations, we can reduce the matrix to row echelon form.
Usando operações elementares, podemos reduzir a matriz à forma de escada por linhas.
3. In computer science, a basic operation that a CPU can execute directly without subdivision
Each elementary operation takes one clock cycle to complete.
Cada operação elementar leva um ciclo de clock para ser concluída.
This is a technical term used primarily in academic and professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential terminology in mathematics, linear algebra, and computer science curricula. The term is standardized across Portuguese-speaking countries and maintains the same meaning in technical literature.
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