fixed list

[FꞮKST lɪst]
nounpl: fixed lists
lista fixa
1. a predetermined list of items, names, or options that remains constant and does not change
The school uses a fixed list of approved textbooks for all students.
A escola usa uma lista fixa de livros didáticos aprovados para todos os alunos.
2. in computing or programming, a list with a predefined structure that cannot be modified after creation
The database contains a fixed list of country codes that cannot be altered.
O banco de dados contém uma lista fixa de códigos de países que não podem ser alterados.
3. in administrative contexts, an established roster or catalog that serves as an official reference
Only candidates on the fixed list are eligible for the position.
Apenas os candidatos na lista fixa são elegíveis para o cargo.
The term 'fixed list' is commonly used in Brazilian bureaucracy, education, and technology sectors. In Brazil, 'lista fixa' appears frequently in official documents, job selections (concursos públicos), and software specifications. It emphasizes rigidity and official status, reflecting the importance of formal procedures in Brazilian institutions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
preset listpermanent liststatic listpredefined listimmutable list
Antonyms / Antônimos
flexible listdynamic listvariable listopen listchangeable list

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lista fixa
most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
lista fixa
standard usage, sometimes used in technical or bureaucratic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
lista fixa
standard usage, common in administrative procedures
Portugal
lista fixa
equivalent Portuguese usage, slightly more formal in tone

Related Words

rosterregistryinventorycatalogenumerationdirectory

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the fixed list
according to the fixed list
within the fixed list parameters
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