mass addition

[/mæs əˈdɪʃən/]
nounpl: mass additions
adição em massa
1. The process of adding a large quantity of items, data, or elements simultaneously or in bulk
The software supports mass addition of contacts from a CSV file.
O software suporta a adição em massa de contatos a partir de um arquivo CSV.
2. In chemistry, the addition of a large amount of a substance to a solution or mixture
Mass addition of salt to the solution increased its density significantly.
A adição em massa de sal à solução aumentou significativamente sua densidade.
3. In mathematics, the simultaneous addition of multiple numbers or quantities
The spreadsheet allows for mass addition of multiple columns at once.
A planilha permite a adição em massa de múltiplas colunas de uma vez.
This term is primarily used in technical, scientific, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'adição em massa' is the standard technical term, while 'adição em lote' is also understood in information technology sectors. The concept is particularly relevant in the digital age with database management and software applications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bulk additionbatch additionlarge-scale additionsimultaneous addition
Antonyms / Antônimos
individual additionsingle additiongradual addition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adição em massa
Standard term used in technology and scientific contexts
São Paulo
adição em lote
Alternative term emphasizing batch processing aspect
Portugal
adição em massa
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, common in technical documentation
General USA
mass addition
Commonly used in software and data management contexts

Related Words

bulk operationbatch processingdata importaggregation

Related Idioms & Phrases

add in bulk
bulk import
batch load
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