positional methods
[pə-ˈzi-shə-nəl ˈme-thədz]
nounpl: positional methods
métodos posicionais
1. Techniques or strategies in games, sports, or mathematics that rely on the placement, arrangement, or relative positions of elements to achieve objectives or solve problems
In chess, positional methods emphasize controlling key squares and piece placement rather than immediate tactical wins.
No xadrez, os métodos posicionais enfatizam o controle de casas-chave e o posicionamento das peças em vez de vitórias táticas imediatas.
2. In mathematics and numerical analysis, computational approaches that use the position or place value of digits or elements
Positional methods in mathematics form the basis of our decimal number system.
Os métodos posicionais na matemática formam a base do nosso sistema numérico decimal.
3. In sports like volleyball or basketball, defensive or offensive strategies based on player positioning and spatial arrangement
The team improved their defense by implementing better positional methods.
O time melhorou sua defesa implementando melhores métodos posicionais.
The term 'positional methods' is widely used in Brazilian football/soccer culture, where positional play is a fundamental aspect of coaching philosophy. In academic contexts, both in Brazil and the USA, it appears frequently in mathematics education, game theory, and strategic planning discussions.
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