sorted groups

[SOR-tid GROUPS]
noun phrasepl: sorted groups
grupos classificados
1. Collections of items, people, or data that have been organized or arranged according to a specific criterion or system
The students were divided into sorted groups based on their test scores.
Os alunos foram divididos em grupos classificados de acordo com suas notas de teste.
2. In computing and data management, sets of information that have been ordered or categorized using a sorting algorithm or method
The database returned sorted groups of results ordered alphabetically.
O banco de dados retornou grupos classificados de resultados ordenados alfabeticamente.
3. Organized assemblies or clusters arranged in a hierarchical or systematic manner
The merchandise was displayed in sorted groups by color and size.
A mercadoria foi exibida em grupos classificados por cor e tamanho.
This term is widely used in educational, business, and technical contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English. In Brazilian schools and workplaces, 'grupos classificados' reflects an organizational preference for structured team divisions. The concept emphasizes efficiency and clarity in workplace and academic settings across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
organized groupsarranged groupscategorized groupsordered groupsclassified groups
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsorted groupsrandom groupsdisorganized groupsmixed groups

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grupos classificados
Most common translation used in general contexts
São Paulo
grupos organizados
Alternative term frequently used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
grupos separados
More colloquial usage, emphasizing the separation aspect
Portugal
grupos ordenados
Preferred term in formal and technical Portuguese

Related Words

classificationarrangementorganizationsortingcategorizationgroupingclusters

Related Idioms & Phrases

to sort something out - resolver, organizar algo
get your act together - organize-se em grupos
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