CSV
[C-S-V / 'siː ɛs 'viː]
noun
CSV (Comma-Separated Values / Valores Separados por Vírgula)
1. A file format used to store tabular data (numbers and text) in plain text, where each line represents a row and commas separate the columns
I exported the spreadsheet as a CSV file to share with my colleague.
Exportei a planilha como um arquivo CSV para compartilhar com meu colega.
2. A standard format for data interchange between different applications and databases
The CSV format is widely supported by most data analysis tools.
O formato CSV é amplamente suportado pela maioria das ferramentas de análise de dados.
3. A lightweight alternative to more complex file formats like Excel or JSON
We import customer data from CSV files into our database.
Importamos dados de clientes de arquivos CSV para nosso banco de dados.
CSV is a universally recognized technical term used identically in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazilian tech and business contexts, it is almost always referred to as 'CSV' rather than translated, similar to how other file formats (PDF, JPG) are used. The acronym is understood globally in IT, data science, and business analytics fields.
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