partial operations
[ˈpɑːrʃəl ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənz]
nounpl: partial operations
operações parciais
1. In mathematics and computer science, functions or operations that are not defined for all possible inputs in their domain
Division is a partial operation because it is undefined when the divisor is zero.
A divisão é uma operação parcial porque é indefinida quando o divisor é zero.
2. In business and manufacturing, work or production activities that are not completed in their entirety or occur in stages
The factory conducted partial operations due to equipment maintenance.
A fábrica realizou operações parciais devido à manutenção de equipamentos.
3. In military or tactical contexts, limited or restricted operational activities
The military authorized partial operations in the designated zone.
O exército autorizou operações parciais na zona designada.
This term is primarily used in academic, technical, and business contexts rather than everyday conversation. It is more prevalent in Brazil and Portugal in mathematics and computer science education, where partial functions are an important concept in formal logic and computation theory. In business contexts, it often describes temporary work stoppages or reduced production capacity due to maintenance or external constraints.
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