sequential enumeration

[/sɪˈkwɛnʃəl ɪˌnuːməˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: sequential enumerations
enumeração sequencial
1. The process of listing or counting items in a specific order, one after another, following a logical sequence
The sequential enumeration of all employees in the database was completed in alphabetical order.
A enumeração sequencial de todos os funcionários no banco de dados foi concluída em ordem alfabética.
2. In computing and programming, the systematic listing of elements or values in a predetermined order
Sequential enumeration of array elements helps optimize memory access patterns.
A enumeração sequencial dos elementos do array ajuda a otimizar padrões de acesso à memória.
3. The act of assigning numbers or identifiers to items in consecutive order
Sequential enumeration assigned ID numbers 1 through 500 to the new inventory items.
A enumeração sequencial atribuiu números de identificação de 1 a 500 aos novos itens de inventário.
This is primarily a technical and academic term used equally across English-speaking countries and Portuguese-speaking regions. It is most commonly encountered in computing, mathematics, database management, and scientific fields. In Brazil, the term is widely used in IT and engineering contexts. The concept is culture-neutral and reflects standardized practices in information processing across both Anglophone and Lusophone professional communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sequential listingordered enumerationsequential numberingsystematic countingconsecutive enumeration
Antonyms / Antônimos
random enumerationunordered listingchaotic enumerationnon-sequential arrangement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
enumeração sequencial
Standard term used in technical and academic contexts
Portugal
enumeração sequencial
Same standard term; may also use 'enumeração ordenada' in some contexts
Computing/Technical (Brazil)
enumeração em sequência
Alternative phrasing commonly used in software development documentation
Academic (Brazil & Portugal)
listagem ordenada sequencialmente
More descriptive form used in formal academic writing

Related Words

enumerationsequenceorderingiterationindexingnumberinglistingcataloging

Related Idioms & Phrases

in sequential order
enumerate in sequence
step-by-step enumeration
one after another
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