same-type set

[/seɪm taɪp sɛt/]
nounpl: same-type sets
conjunto do mesmo tipo
1. A collection or group of items, objects, or elements that share identical or similar characteristics, properties, or classifications
The store organized products into same-type sets for easier inventory management.
A loja organizou os produtos em conjuntos do mesmo tipo para facilitar o gerenciamento do inventário.
2. In mathematics or computer science, a grouping of elements belonging to the same category or classification system
The database query returned a same-type set of integers matching the search criteria.
A consulta do banco de dados retornou um conjunto do mesmo tipo de inteiros que correspondem aos critérios de pesquisa.
3. A matched or coordinated group of items designed to function or be used together
The furniture came as a same-type set including a table, chairs, and a bench.
O móvel veio como um conjunto do mesmo tipo incluindo uma mesa, cadeiras e um banco.
This term is primarily used in technical, commercial, and academic contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. In Brazilian business and retail environments, 'conjunto' and 'jogo' are commonly used interchangeably when referring to matched or similar-type product groupings. The concept is particularly relevant in supply chain management, data organization, and furniture/product marketing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
homogeneous setuniform collectionmatched setcoordinated grouplike-items collection
Antonyms / Antônimos
mixed setheterogeneous collectiondiverse groupassorted set

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conjunto do mesmo tipo
Standard usage in formal and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
jogo de peças iguais
Common colloquial variation
São Paulo
conjunto homogêneo
More formal/technical usage in business contexts
Portugal
conjunto do mesmo tipo
Equivalent usage, though 'jogo de peças iguais' also used colloquially

Related Words

set theoryclassificationgroupinghomogeneouscollectioncategorizationsubset

Related Idioms & Phrases

birds of a feather flock together (similar concept)
match made in heaven (for coordinated sets)
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