Szakaszos

Szakaszos is a Hungarian adjective meaning segmented, divided into sections or phases. It is formed from the noun szakasz, meaning section, segment, or phase, with the suffix -os to indicate characteristic of or pertaining to. The term is used across different domains to describe structures or processes that are not continuous but occur in distinct parts.

In mathematics and related fields, szakaszos commonly translates to piecewise. A szakaszos függvény (piecewise function) is defined by different expressions on subintervals of its domain. For example, a function might be defined as f(x) = x^2 for x < 0 and f(x) = 2x + 1 for x ≥ 0. The graph may be continuous at boundary points if the definitions align, but discontinuities are also possible.

Beyond mathematics, the term appears in engineering, planning, and data modeling to describe staged or phased approaches. A szakaszos megvalósítás or szakaszos ütemezés refers to implementing a project or system in successive phases rather than as a single, all-at-once rollout. This approach is common in software releases, construction projects, and maintenance plans, where milestones and resources are allocated per phase.

See also: piecewise function, phased approach, staged release, phased rollout.