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smoothing

[/ˈsmuːðɪŋ/]
noun, verb (gerund/present participle)
suavização, alisamento
1. The action or process of making something smooth or smoother
The smoothing of the surface took several hours.
O alisamento da superfície levou várias horas.
2. In data analysis, a technique for reducing noise or irregularities in data
Data smoothing helps reveal underlying trends.
A suavização de dados ajuda a revelar tendências subjacentes.
3. Present participle of smooth; to make or become smooth
She is smoothing out the wrinkles in the fabric.
Ela está alisando as rugas do tecido.
Synonyms
levelingflatteningpolishingrefinement
Antonyms
rougheningwrinklingcreasing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alisamento, suavização
Commonly used in both contexts; alisamento more for physical surfaces, suavização for data
São Paulo
alisamento, suavização
Standard usage; alisamento popular for hair/fabric treatments
Rio de Janeiro
alisamento
Particularly common in beauty and textile contexts
Portugal
alisamento, suavização
Alisamento used for physical smoothing; suavização for abstract contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

smoothing things over - resolving conflicts or difficulties
smoothing the way - facilitating or easing a process
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