parallel alignment
[/ˈpærəlɛl əˈlaɪnmənt/]
nounpl: parallel alignments
alinhamento paralelo
1. The positioning of two or more objects, lines, or surfaces so they run side by side at equal distances apart, maintaining the same direction
The mechanic checked the parallel alignment of the vehicle's wheels.
O mecânico verificou o alinhamento paralelo das rodas do veículo.
2. In computing and linguistics, the arrangement of corresponding text or data in multiple languages side by side for comparison or translation purposes
The parallel alignment of English and Portuguese texts helped linguists analyze translation patterns.
O alinhamento paralelo de textos em inglês e português ajudou linguistas a analisar padrões de tradução.
3. In molecular biology, the arrangement of DNA or protein sequences in corresponding positions for comparative analysis
Scientists used parallel alignment to identify mutations across different species.
Os cientistas usaram alinhamento paralelo para identificar mutações entre diferentes espécies.
This term is predominantly technical and used across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries without significant cultural variation. It is essential vocabulary in automotive repair, computer science, linguistics, and biology. In Brazil, technical terminology tends to follow international standards, making this term universal in professional and academic settings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep in parallel alignment
maintain parallel alignment
achieve parallel alignment
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