reverse queue
[/rɪˈvɜrs kjuː/]
nounpl: reverse queues
fila inversa
1. A queue or line where people enter from the back and exit from the front, opposite to the normal FIFO (First In, First Out) order; or in computing, a data structure where elements are processed in reverse order
The reverse queue system allowed the last person to enter to be served first.
O sistema de fila inversa permitiu que a última pessoa a entrar fosse servida primeiro.
2. In software development, a queue data structure that implements LIFO (Last In, First Out) operations, similar to a stack
We implemented a reverse queue to handle the undo functionality in our application.
Implementamos uma fila inversa para lidar com a funcionalidade de desfazer em nossa aplicação.
3. A waiting line organized in reverse order of arrival, where priority is given to those who arrived last
During the emergency, a reverse queue was created to prioritize the most recent arrivals.
Durante a emergência, uma fila inversa foi criada para priorizar as chegadas mais recentes.
The term 'reverse queue' is primarily used in technical and computing contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, 'fila inversa' is commonly used in academic settings and software development discussions. The concept is particularly relevant in data structure education and in scenarios requiring unconventional queue management. Outside of technical contexts, the term is rarely used in everyday conversation.
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