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fixed length

[FꞮKST ˈleŋθ]
adjective/noun phrase
comprimento fixo
1. Having a predetermined, unchangeable size or duration that does not vary
The database uses fixed length fields for storing customer IDs.
O banco de dados usa campos de comprimento fixo para armazenar IDs de clientes.
2. In computing, a data structure where all elements occupy the same number of bytes or characters
Fixed length strings are easier to process in some algorithms.
As strings de comprimento fixo são mais fáceis de processar em alguns algoritmos.
3. A predetermined period or time span that remains constant
The contract is for a fixed length of two years.
O contrato tem um comprimento fixo de dois anos.
Synonyms
fixed sizepredetermined lengthinvariable length
Antonyms
variable lengthdynamic length

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comprimento fixo
Standard technical term used in computing and data processing
Portugal
comprimento fixo
Identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts
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