node address

[nōd ə-dres]
nounpl: node addresses
endereço do nó
1. A unique identifier or location reference assigned to a specific node in a network, computer system, or data structure that enables communication and data routing
The router uses the node address to determine where to send the data packet.
O roteador usa o endereço do nó para determinar para onde enviar o pacote de dados.
2. In networking, a numeric or alphanumeric designation that identifies a specific device or terminal connected to a network
Each device on the network must have a unique node address to avoid conflicts.
Cada dispositivo na rede deve ter um endereço de nó único para evitar conflitos.
3. In data structures and tree systems, the reference or pointer that locates a particular node within the structure
The algorithm stores the node address in memory to enable quick access.
O algoritmo armazena o endereço do nó na memória para permitir acesso rápido.
This is primarily technical jargon used in networking, telecommunications, and computer science fields. It is used uniformly across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking technical communities with minimal regional variation. The term is essential in discussions of network infrastructure, system administration, and software development.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
node identifiernetwork addressnode referencedevice addresshost address

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
endereço do nó
Standard technical term used in IT and telecommunications
Portugal
endereço do nó
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts
USA
node address
Primarily used in technical and IT documentation

Related Words

networkprotocolIP addressMAC addressrouterpacketdata structure

Related Idioms & Phrases

assign a node address
resolve a node address
broadcast to a node address
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