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non-sequential steps

[/nɑːn səˈkwɛnʃəl stɛps/]
nounpl: non-sequential steps
etapas não sequenciais
1. Steps or stages in a process that do not follow a strict linear or chronological order; actions that can be performed independently or in a different order
The software allows non-sequential steps, so users can complete tasks in any order they prefer.
O software permite etapas não sequenciais, então os usuários podem concluir tarefas em qualquer ordem que preferirem.
2. In programming or workflows, processes that can be executed out of order without affecting the final outcome
Non-sequential steps in the algorithm improve efficiency by allowing parallel processing.
Etapas não sequenciais no algoritmo melhoram a eficiência ao permitir processamento paralelo.
Synonyms
out-of-order stepsnon-linear stepsunordered stepsindependent stepsparallel steps
Antonyms
sequential stepslinear stepsordered stepsconsecutive steps

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
etapas não sequenciais
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese, commonly used in technology and business contexts
São Paulo
passos não sequenciais
Alternative term using 'passos' instead of 'etapas'
Portugal
passos não sequenciais
Portuguese preference for 'passos' over 'etapas' in some technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of sequence
in no particular order
jump around
skip ahead
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