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finite processes

[ˈfɪn.aɪt ˈprɑː.ses.ɪz]
noun
processos finitos
1. Mathematical or computational procedures that complete in a limited number of steps or operations
The algorithm uses finite processes to calculate the result in polynomial time.
O algoritmo utiliza processos finitos para calcular o resultado em tempo polinomial.
2. In mathematics, operations or sequences that have a definite end point or termination condition
Finite processes differ from infinite series in that they have a clear stopping point.
Processos finitos diferem de séries infinitas por terem um ponto de parada claro.
3. Tasks or workflows with bounded computational resources and defined completion criteria
The system is designed to handle only finite processes with predetermined endpoints.
O sistema foi projetado para lidar apenas com processos finitos com pontos finais predeterminados.
Synonyms
bounded proceduresterminating operationslimited computational steps
Antonyms
infinite processesunbounded operationsnon-terminating procedures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processos finitos
Standard usage in mathematics and computer science
Portugal
processos finitos
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

in finite time
with finite resources
finite state machine
bounded computation
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