sequential adjustments

[sɪˈkwɛnʃəl əˈdʒʌstmənts]
noun
ajustes sequenciais
1. A series of changes or modifications made one after another in a specific order, where each adjustment follows the previous one in a logical sequence
The engineer made sequential adjustments to the machine settings to optimize performance.
O engenheiro fez ajustes sequenciais nas configurações da máquina para otimizar o desempenho.
2. In data processing or programming, iterative changes applied to data or parameters in a predetermined order
Sequential adjustments were made to the algorithm parameters to improve accuracy.
Ajustes sequenciais foram feitos nos parâmetros do algoritmo para melhorar a precisão.
3. In finance or economics, successive corrections or modifications to prices, rates, or policies
The central bank announced sequential adjustments to interest rates over the next quarter.
O banco central anunciou ajustes sequenciais nas taxas de juros durante o próximo trimestre.
This is a technical term commonly used in engineering, software development, finance, and data science contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian corporate culture, sequential adjustments are often preferred to abrupt changes as they allow for monitoring and evaluation at each stage. In American business, this approach is valued for risk management and continuous improvement methodologies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
incremental adjustmentsstep-by-step modificationssuccessive changesiterative adjustmentsphased corrections
Antonyms / Antônimos
simultaneous adjustmentsbulk changeswholesale modificationsabrupt changesparallel adjustments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajustes sequenciais
Standard term used in technical and financial contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
ajustes sequenciais
Commonly used in corporate and industrial settings
Rio de Janeiro
ajustes sequenciais
Used in technology and finance sectors
Portugal
ajustamentos sequenciais
Alternative form using 'ajustamentos' instead of 'ajustes' (both are acceptable)

Related Words

calibrationfine-tuningoptimizationiterationincrementalgradualprogressive

Related Idioms & Phrases

step by step adjustment
one after another
in sequence
in order
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