rotating sequence

[ROH-tay-ting SEE-kwens]
nounpl: rotating sequences
sequência rotativa
1. A pattern or order of items that cycles through repeatedly, with each element taking turns in a fixed progression
The rotating sequence of work shifts ensures fair distribution among all employees.
A sequência rotativa de turnos de trabalho garante uma distribuição justa entre todos os funcionários.
2. In mathematics and computer science, an ordered arrangement of elements that cycles back to the beginning after reaching the end
The algorithm processes data in a rotating sequence to maintain consistency.
O algoritmo processa dados em uma sequência rotativa para manter a consistência.
3. In sports or scheduling, a systematic arrangement where participants or teams take turns in a predetermined order
The coach implemented a rotating sequence for player positions throughout the season.
O treinador implementou uma sequência rotativa de posições para os jogadores durante a temporada.
This term is widely used in Brazilian corporate and technical environments, particularly in manufacturing, shift scheduling, and IT. It reflects the practical organizational approach common in Latin American business culture where fair distribution of responsibilities through systematic rotation is valued. In the USA, the term is standard in sports management, scheduling software, and computer science contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rotating patterncyclic sequencecircular orderround-robin arrangementalternating sequence
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed sequencestatic orderimmutable arrangement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sequência rotativa
Standard term used across Brazil in technical and organizational contexts
Portugal
sequência rotativa
Identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese; also used in technical documentation
São Paulo
sequência rotativa
Common in business and manufacturing environments
Rio de Janeiro
sequência rotativa
Standard usage in scheduling and sports contexts

Related Words

rotationsequencecycleiterationpermutationscheduling

Related Idioms & Phrases

in rotation
taking turns
round and round
cycling through
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