repeated instance

[/rɪˈpiːtɪd ˈɪnstəns/]
noun phrasepl: repeated instances
instância repetida
1. An occurrence or example of something that happens more than once; a recurrence of a particular event or situation
The repeated instances of late arrivals prompted management to implement new policies.
As instâncias repetidas de atrasos levaram a administração a implementar novas políticas.
2. In computing and data contexts, a separate occurrence of the same data structure or object
Each repeated instance of the variable must be initialized separately in the loop.
Cada instância repetida da variável deve ser inicializada separadamente no loop.
3. A pattern of behavior or event that occurs multiple times
The repeated instances of this error suggest a systematic problem.
As instâncias repetidas deste erro sugerem um problema sistemático.
In Brazilian business and academic contexts, 'instância repetida' is commonly used in formal reports and technical documentation. In Portugal, the phrase may be adjusted to 'instância reiterada,' reflecting preferences in European Portuguese. The term is frequently encountered in IT, quality control, and management discussions across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
recurrencerepetitionreoccurrenceduplicate occurrencemultiple instance
Antonyms / Antônimos
single instanceunique occurrenceone-time event

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
instância repetida
Standard formal usage in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
repetição de ocorrência
Alternative phrasing commonly used in conversational Portuguese
São Paulo
ocorrência reiterada
Technical and business usage, slightly more formal
Portugal
instância reiterada
Formal usage; Portuguese preference for 'reiterada' over 'repetida' in some contexts

Related Words

recurrentiterationpatternfrequencyreiteration

Related Idioms & Phrases

history repeating itself
pattern of behavior
recurring theme
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