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.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to undergo serial modification
serial modification process
subject to serial modification
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