sorted collections

[SOR-tid kuh-LEK-shunz]
nounpl: sorted collections
coleções ordenadas
1. In computing and data management, collections of items or data that have been arranged in a specific order (alphabetical, numerical, chronological, etc.)
The database uses sorted collections to improve search performance.
O banco de dados utiliza coleções ordenadas para melhorar o desempenho da busca.
2. In general usage, groups of items that have been organized or categorized according to a particular system or criterion
The library maintains sorted collections of books by genre and author.
A biblioteca mantém coleções ordenadas de livros por gênero e autor.
3. Objects or items that have been separated, classified, and arranged in a logical sequence
The museum's sorted collections are displayed in chronological order.
As coleções ordenadas do museu são exibidas em ordem cronológica.
This term is predominantly used in technical and academic contexts, particularly in software development, data science, and library sciences. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in computer science education and IT industry environments. The concept reflects the importance of data organization in modern information management systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
organized collectionsarranged collectionsordered collectionsclassified collectionssystematized collections
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsorted collectionsdisorganized collectionsrandom collectionschaotic collections

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coleções ordenadas
Standard term used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
coleções classificadas
Alternative term emphasizing classification aspect
Portugal
coleções ordenadas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term in computing contexts
USA Technical
sorted collections
Primarily used in programming and database management contexts

Related Words

data structuresindexingcategorizationorganizationarrangementclassification system

Related Idioms & Phrases

get your ducks in a row (similar concept of organization)
put your house in order (organizing items systematically)
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