repeating sequence
[/rɪˈpiːtɪŋ ˈsiːkwəns/]
nounpl: repeating sequences
sequência repetida
1. A pattern or series of elements that recurs or occurs multiple times in succession
The DNA contains repeating sequences that are important for genetic regulation.
O DNA contém sequências repetidas que são importantes para a regulação genética.
2. In mathematics, a decimal number where digits repeat infinitely after the decimal point
The fraction 1/3 produces the repeating sequence 0.333...
A fração 1/3 produz a sequência repetida 0.333...
3. In computer science, a pattern of data or instructions that appears multiple times in code or data structures
The programmer identified a repeating sequence in the algorithm that could be optimized.
O programador identificou uma sequência repetida no algoritmo que poderia ser otimizada.
The term is primarily used in scientific, mathematical, and computational contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, 'sequência repetida' is the standard term in genetics labs and computer science departments. The concept is fundamental to DNA analysis and modern computational algorithms, reflecting globalized scientific terminology.
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