undefined pattern
[/ʌnˈdɛfaɪnd ˈpætərn/]
nounpl: undefined patterns
padrão indefinido
1. A pattern, sequence, or design that lacks clear definition, structure, or established rules; something whose characteristics, boundaries, or rules are not clearly specified or understood
The data showed an undefined pattern that made it difficult to predict future trends.
Os dados mostraram um padrão indefinido que dificultou a previsão de tendências futuras.
2. In programming and data analysis, a pattern that has not been clearly identified, classified, or formally described
The algorithm detected an undefined pattern in the user behavior dataset.
O algoritmo detectou um padrão indefinido no conjunto de dados de comportamento do usuário.
3. A recurring or repetitive element whose nature, purpose, or meaning remains unclear or ambiguous
The architect noted an undefined pattern in the building's structural design.
O arquiteto notou um padrão indefinido no design estrutural do edifício.
This term is predominantly used in technical, scientific, and business contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It is commonly encountered in data science, software development, design, and research fields. The phrase emphasizes uncertainty and the need for further analysis or clarification.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to follow an undefined pattern
to break an undefined pattern
to identify an undefined pattern
lost in an undefined pattern
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