irregular list
[/ɪˈreɡjələr lɪst/]
nounpl: irregular lists
lista irregular
1. A compilation or enumeration of items that do not follow a consistent pattern, sequence, or standard order
The teacher provided an irregular list of vocabulary words that didn't follow alphabetical order.
A professora forneceu uma lista irregular de palavras de vocabulário que não seguia ordem alfabética.
2. In administrative or legal contexts, a register or roster containing names or items that fail to meet standard organizational criteria
The irregular list of candidates raised questions about the hiring process.
A lista irregular de candidatos levantou questões sobre o processo de contratação.
3. A database or inventory where entries deviate from expected formatting, classification, or procedural norms
The accountant discovered an irregular list in the financial records.
O contador descobriu uma lista irregular nos registros financeiros.
The term is commonly used in Brazilian administrative, educational, and business contexts when referring to records that deviate from expected organizational standards. In legal and governmental settings, 'lista irregular' can carry negative connotations, suggesting non-compliance with regulations or procedures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to keep an irregular list
to appear on an irregular list
to flag an irregular list
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