fragment processing
[ˈfræɡ.mənt ˈprɑː.ses.ɪŋ]
noun
processamento de fragmentos
1. The computational or mechanical process of breaking down, analyzing, or handling data fragments, code segments, or physical pieces into smaller components for further processing
Fragment processing in the graphics pipeline determines how pixel data is rendered to the screen.
O processamento de fragmentos no pipeline gráfico determina como os dados de pixels são renderizados na tela.
2. In molecular biology, the procedure of cutting and analyzing DNA or RNA segments for research or diagnostic purposes
Fragment processing is essential for analyzing DNA sequences in genetic testing.
O processamento de fragmentos é essencial para analisar sequências de DNA em testes genéticos.
3. In computer networking, the handling and reassembly of data packets that have been divided into smaller units
Fragment processing ensures that fragmented IP packets are correctly reassembled at the destination.
O processamento de fragmentos garante que pacotes IP fragmentados sejam corretamente remontados no destino.
This is a technical term primarily used in computer science, graphics programming, molecular biology, and networking fields. It is not typically used in everyday conversation but is standardized across both Brazilian and European Portuguese technical communities. The term reflects the globalization of technology vocabulary where English technical terms are often retained or directly translated into Portuguese without significant regional variation.
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