sequential task
[sɪˈkwɛnʃəl tæsk]
nounpl: sequential tasks
tarefa sequencial
1. A task or activity that must be completed in a specific order, where each step depends on the completion of the previous one
Following a recipe requires completing sequential tasks: first gather ingredients, then mix them, and finally bake.
Seguir uma receita requer completar tarefas sequenciais: primeiro reunir ingredientes, depois misturá-los e finalmente assar.
2. In computing and project management, a series of operations or steps that must be executed one after another
The software installation involves several sequential tasks that cannot be skipped or reordered.
A instalação do software envolve várias tarefas sequenciais que não podem ser puladas ou reordenadas.
The term is widely used in Brazilian and American technology, project management, and educational contexts. In Brazil, it's particularly common in IT and process optimization discussions. The concept emphasizes the importance of following procedures in the correct order, which reflects cultural values around organization and efficiency in both countries.
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