first-level sorting
[/fɜːrst ˈlevəl ˈsɔːrtɪŋ/]
nounpl: first-level sortings
classificação de primeiro nível
1. The initial or primary stage of organizing or arranging items, data, or objects into categories or sequences based on a single criterion or characteristic
In the warehouse, first-level sorting separates packages by destination region before detailed routing.
No armazém, a classificação de primeiro nível separa pacotes por região de destino antes do roteamento detalhado.
2. In data processing or computer science, the first organizational pass through data using a basic sorting algorithm or method
The database uses first-level sorting to organize records alphabetically before applying more complex filters.
O banco de dados usa classificação de primeiro nível para organizar registros alfabeticamente antes de aplicar filtros mais complexos.
3. In recycling or waste management, the initial separation of materials into broad categories
First-level sorting at the recycling center divides waste into plastic, metal, paper, and glass.
A classificação de primeiro nível no centro de reciclagem divide o lixo em plástico, metal, papel e vidro.
This is primarily a technical and operational term used across Brazil and the USA in logistics, computing, and industrial sectors. In Brazilian companies, 'classificação de primeiro nível' is standard terminology in warehouse management and data processing. The term reflects the global standardization of logistics and IT vocabulary, with minimal regional variation.
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