partial map
[PAR-shul map]
nounpl: partial maps
mapa parcial
1. In mathematics and computer science, a function that is not defined for all elements of its domain; a mapping that may be undefined for some inputs.
A partial map from integers to integers might not be defined for zero.
Um mapa parcial de inteiros para inteiros pode não ser definido para zero.
2. In geographic or cartographic contexts, a representation of only a portion of a larger area or region.
The explorer created a partial map of the unexplored territory.
O explorador criou um mapa parcial do território inexplorado.
3. A conceptual or abstract representation that captures some but not all aspects of a system or domain.
The database schema is only a partial map of the real-world relationships.
O esquema do banco de dados é apenas um mapa parcial das relações do mundo real.
This is primarily a technical and academic term used in mathematics, computer science, and theoretical contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation in either English-speaking or Portuguese-speaking countries. The term is standardized across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese in academic settings.
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