sequential communication
[sɪˈkwɛnʃəl kəˈmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: sequential communications
comunicação sequencial
1. A method of communication in which messages or information are transmitted in a specific order, one after another, rather than simultaneously
In sequential communication, the sender transmits data in a predetermined order that the receiver must follow.
Na comunicação sequencial, o transmissor envia dados em uma ordem predeterminada que o receptor deve seguir.
2. A process in which participants take turns exchanging information, maintaining a logical flow or hierarchy of messages
The protocol uses sequential communication to ensure that each step is completed before the next one begins.
O protocolo usa comunicação sequencial para garantir que cada etapa seja concluída antes que a próxima comece.
3. In telecommunications and computing, transmission of data in a linear, ordered fashion
Sequential communication is essential in serial data transmission.
A comunicação sequencial é essencial na transmissão de dados em série.
This is primarily a technical and academic term used in computing, telecommunications, and organizational communication contexts. It is equally understood in Brazil and Portugal, though more commonly encountered in IT sectors and university settings. The term reflects the structured, methodical approach valued in technical documentation and formal business communication in Portuguese-speaking countries.
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