serial modification

[/ˈsɪəriəl ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: serial modifications
modificação em série
1. A process of making successive changes or alterations to something in a sequential manner, typically involving repeated adjustments over time
The software underwent serial modification to fix multiple bugs discovered during testing.
O software passou por modificação em série para corrigir múltiplos erros descobertos durante os testes.
2. In linguistics and grammar, the sequential modification of elements within a structure or sentence
Serial modification in the sentence created ambiguity in the intended meaning.
A modificação em série na sentença criou ambiguidade no significado pretendido.
3. In manufacturing or product development, incremental changes made to a series or batch of items
Serial modification of the production line improved efficiency by 15%.
A modificação em série da linha de produção melhorou a eficiência em 15%.
This term is primarily used in technical, academic, and professional contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. It appears frequently in software development, manufacturing, and linguistic studies. The concept emphasizes the methodical, step-by-step nature of changes rather than wholesale replacement.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sequential modificationiterative changeincremental adjustmentprogressive alterationsuccessive revision
Antonyms / Antônimos
simultaneous modificationparallel modificationsingle modificationstatic state

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modificação em série
Standard term used in technical and academic contexts
São Paulo
modificação sequencial
Alternative term commonly used in engineering and IT sectors
Rio de Janeiro
alteração sucessiva
Less formal variant used in general conversation
Portugal
modificação em série
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard in technical documentation

Related Words

modificationserializationiterationsequential processamendmentrevision

Related Idioms & Phrases

to undergo serial modification
serial modification process
subject to serial modification
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