sort order

[sɔːrt ˈɔːrdər]
nounpl: sort orders
ordem de classificação
1. The sequence or arrangement in which items are organized or arranged, typically in ascending or descending order
The spreadsheet displays the data in alphabetical sort order.
A planilha exibe os dados em ordem de classificação alfabética.
2. In computing, the method or criteria by which a database, list, or collection of items is arranged
You can change the sort order of the files by clicking the column header.
Você pode alterar a ordem de classificação dos arquivos clicando no cabeçalho da coluna.
3. The directionality of sorting, such as ascending (A-Z, 0-9) or descending (Z-A, 9-0)
The default sort order is ascending by date.
A ordem de classificação padrão é crescente por data.
This is primarily a technical term used in computing, data management, and software development contexts. In Brazil, it is commonly used in IT departments and among software professionals. The term is universally understood in technical communities across both Brazil and Portugal, though Portuguese speakers often prefer the full phrase 'ordem de classificação' over abbreviated forms.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
arrangement orderclassification ordersequence ordersorting sequence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ordem de classificação
Standard term used in computing and data management contexts
General Brazilian
ordem de organização
Alternative term with broader application
Portugal
ordem de classificação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term used consistently
São Paulo
ordem de sorting
Technical jargon sometimes uses the English term directly in IT contexts

Related Words

ascending orderdescending orderalphabetical ordernumerical ordersorting algorithm

Related Idioms & Phrases

in sort order
reverse sort order
custom sort order
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