hierarchical elements
[haɪ.ə.ˈrɑr.kɪ.kəl ˈɛl.ə.mənts]
nounpl: hierarchical elements
elementos hierárquicos
1. Components or parts organized in a graded system of ranks or levels, where each level is subordinate to the one above it
The hierarchical elements of the organizational structure include managers, supervisors, and staff members.
Os elementos hierárquicos da estrutura organizacional incluem gerentes, supervisores e membros da equipe.
2. In computing and data structures, nodes or components arranged in a tree-like structure where parent nodes contain child nodes
The DOM uses hierarchical elements to represent the structure of a web page.
O DOM utiliza elementos hierárquicos para representar a estrutura de uma página web.
3. In design and visual composition, components arranged in order of importance or visual weight
Good graphic design uses hierarchical elements to guide the viewer's eye.
Um bom design gráfico usa elementos hierárquicos para guiar o olhar do observador.
The concept of hierarchical elements is deeply embedded in both Brazilian and American corporate culture, though with different emphases. In the USA, there's often emphasis on flattening hierarchies and promoting more egalitarian structures, while in Brazil, hierarchical elements remain more traditionally respected in organizational contexts. The term is particularly prevalent in IT, organizational management, and design discussions in both cultures.
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