queue discipline
[/kjuː ˈdɪsəplɪn/]
nounpl: queue disciplines
disciplina de fila
1. The orderly and organized behavior of people waiting in a line, following rules of fairness and proper conduct
Good queue discipline ensures that everyone is served in the order they arrived.
Boa disciplina de fila garante que todos sejam atendidos na ordem em que chegaram.
2. In telecommunications and computing, the method by which packets or messages are processed from a queue in a systematic manner
The system uses FIFO queue discipline to process requests fairly.
O sistema usa disciplina de fila FIFO para processar solicitações de forma justa.
3. The set of rules governing how individuals should conduct themselves while waiting in line
Maintaining queue discipline is essential in public services.
Manter a disciplina de fila é essencial nos serviços públicos.
Queue discipline is particularly emphasized in British English culture and public services. In Brazil, maintaining queue order is officially valued in public institutions, though in practice it may vary by region and context. The concept is critical in customer service training and telecommunications systems worldwide.
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