multi-state system
[/ˈmʌlti steɪt ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: multi-state systems
sistema multiestadual
1. A political or administrative system comprising multiple states or regions with shared governance structures or coordinated policies
The European Union is a multi-state system where member countries maintain sovereignty while participating in a unified framework.
A União Europeia é um sistema multiestadual onde os países membros mantêm soberania enquanto participam de um marco unificado.
2. In physics and chemistry, a system that can exist in multiple distinct states or configurations
A quantum multi-state system can simultaneously occupy several energy levels.
Um sistema multiestadual quântico pode ocupar simultaneamente vários níveis de energia.
3. A computational or technical system designed to operate across or manage multiple states or modes
The software uses a multi-state system to track different workflow stages.
O software utiliza um sistema multiestadual para rastrear diferentes etapas do fluxo de trabalho.
In Brazil, the term 'sistema multiestadual' is frequently used in discussions about federalism and cooperation between Brazilian states. In the USA, it refers to systems that span multiple states, while in Portugal and Europe, it typically describes supranational structures like the EU. The term is primarily technical and formal, used in political science, law, and international relations discourse.
Related Idioms & Phrases
operate within a multi-state system
coordinate across a multi-state system
multi-state governance structure
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