marshalling
[/ˈmɑːrʃəlɪŋ/]
noun/verb (gerund/present participle)
organização, disposição, ordenação
1. The act of arranging, organizing, or putting things in order, especially people or resources
The marshalling of troops before the battle was a complex operation.
A organização das tropas antes da batalha foi uma operação complexa.
2. In railway operations, the arrangement and sorting of railway cars into trains
Marshalling yard workers efficiently sorted the freight cars.
Os trabalhadores do pátio de manobras ordenaram eficientemente os vagões de carga.
3. In computing, the process of converting data into a format suitable for storage or transmission
Data marshalling is essential for network communication protocols.
A organização de dados é essencial para protocolos de comunicação de rede.
4. In events or ceremonies, the direction and organization of participants
The marshalling of the parade participants took several hours.
A organização dos participantes do desfile levou várias horas.
In Brazil, 'marshalling' is commonly used in logistics, railway operations, and event management contexts. The term is particularly prevalent in São Paulo's industrial sector and in Rio de Janeiro's port operations. In the USA, it's frequently used in railroad terminology and corporate settings. In computing contexts, it's a technical term understood by software developers in both countries.
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