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.
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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