node-based list

[/noʊd beɪst lɪst/]
nounpl: node-based lists
lista baseada em nós
1. A data structure where each element (node) contains data and one or more references (links/pointers) to other nodes, forming a chain or network
A linked list is a common example of a node-based list where each node points to the next node in sequence.
Uma lista ligada é um exemplo comum de lista baseada em nós onde cada nó aponta para o próximo nó em sequência.
2. In computer science, a linear or non-linear collection of nodes connected by edges, used for dynamic memory allocation
Node-based lists are more flexible than arrays because they don't require contiguous memory.
Listas baseadas em nós são mais flexíveis que matrizes porque não requerem memória contígua.
This is technical terminology primarily used in computer science, software engineering, and IT education. The term is universal across English and Portuguese-speaking countries with minimal regional variation. It's fundamental to algorithm and data structure courses in universities and coding bootcamps worldwide.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
linked listnode-based data structurepointer-based listdynamic list
Antonyms / Antônimos
arraystatic listcontiguous list

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lista baseada em nós
Standard technical terminology used in computer science education and industry
Portugal
lista baseada em nós
Same terminology used in Portuguese computer science contexts
Technical English (International)
node-based list
Preferred in academic and professional computing literature worldwide

Related Words

nodepointerlinked listdata structurememory allocationtreegraph

Related Idioms & Phrases

traverse a node-based list
insert a node
delete a node from a list
traverse the chain
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