sequenced collection

[ˈsiːkwənst kəˈlɛkʃən]
nounpl: sequenced collections
coleção sequenciada
1. An ordered arrangement of items, data, or elements arranged in a specific sequence or order
The DNA sequenced collection contains thousands of genetic samples organized by chromosome.
A coleção sequenciada de DNA contém milhares de amostras genéticas organizadas por cromossomo.
2. In computing, a data structure where elements are stored and accessed in a predetermined order
The database uses a sequenced collection to maintain the chronological order of transactions.
O banco de dados usa uma coleção sequenciada para manter a ordem cronológica das transações.
3. A series or set of items arranged according to a logical or numerical sequence
The museum's sequenced collection of artifacts spans three centuries of art history.
A coleção sequenciada de artefatos do museu abrange três séculos de história da arte.
This term is predominantly used in technical, scientific, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it appears frequently in genomic research, data science, and museum catalogs. The term reflects the globalization of technical vocabulary, with Portuguese adopting the English structure 'sequenced collection' alongside traditional Portuguese equivalents like 'acervo organizado'.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ordered collectionsequential setarranged seriesindexed collectionorganized array
Antonyms / Antônimos
unordered collectionrandom collectiondisorganized setchaotic assembly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coleção sequenciada
Standard term used in academic, scientific, and technical contexts
São Paulo
coleção sequenciada / acervo sequenciado
Common in business and scientific environments
Rio de Janeiro
coleção sequenciada
Standard usage, particularly in research institutions
Portugal
coleção sequenciada / conjunto ordenado
Both terms used interchangeably; 'conjunto ordenado' more common in mathematics

Related Words

sequencecollectiondata structurearraylistdatabase

Related Idioms & Phrases

in sequence
out of sequence
sequential order
ordered arrangement
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