flowchart

[/ˈfloʊtʃɑːrt/]
nounpl: flowcharts
fluxograma
1. A diagram that represents a process, workflow, or algorithm using boxes, diamonds, and arrows to show the sequence of steps and decision points
The developer created a flowchart to visualize the user login process.
O desenvolvedor criou um fluxograma para visualizar o processo de login do usuário.
2. A graphical representation used in programming, engineering, and business to illustrate the logic flow and control structures of a system
Before coding, the team discussed the flowchart to ensure everyone understood the requirements.
Antes de codificar, a equipe discutiu o fluxograma para garantir que todos compreendessem os requisitos.
Flowcharts are essential tools in both American and Brazilian corporate and tech cultures for standardizing processes and communicating complex procedures. In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo's tech hub, flowcharts are widely used in software development, quality assurance, and business process management. The term 'fluxograma' has been fully adopted in Portuguese technical vocabulary.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
flow diagramprocess diagramblock diagram

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fluxograma
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese, used in technical and business contexts
São Paulo
fluxograma
Standard usage in technology and corporate environments
Portugal
diagrama de fluxo
Alternative Portuguese term; fluxograma also widely used
Technical Communities
flowchart (English term often used)
In tech circles across Portuguese-speaking countries, the English term is frequently retained

Related Words

algorithmdiagramworkflowpseudocodeprocess mapping

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down the flowchart - explicar o fluxograma em detalhes
follow the flowchart - seguir o fluxograma passo a passo
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