RFID

[ɑr ɛf aɪ di / ár éfe í dê]
nounfemininepl: RFIDs
RFID (identificação por radiofrequência)
1. Radio Frequency Identification - a technology that uses radio waves to identify and track objects or people wirelessly
The store uses RFID tags to track inventory in real time.
A loja usa tags RFID para rastrear o inventário em tempo real.
2. A system consisting of a reader, antenna, and transponder that transmits data without physical contact
RFID technology is commonly used in passports and access cards.
A tecnologia RFID é comumente usada em passaportes e cartões de acesso.
3. The process of identifying objects through radio frequency signals rather than direct scanning
The warehouse implemented RFID to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
O armazém implementou RFID para melhorar a eficiência e reduzir erros.
RFID technology has become increasingly important in Brazil's retail and logistics sectors, particularly in São Paulo's commercial hubs. The acronym is typically used as-is in both English and Portuguese business environments, though full translations are provided in technical documentation. In the USA, RFID adoption is widespread in supply chain management, retail loss prevention, and access control systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
radiofrequency identificationRF identificationwireless identification
Antonyms / Antônimos
barcode scanningmanual inventorycontact-based identification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
RFID / identificação por radiofrequência
Standard usage in technology and business sectors
Rio de Janeiro
RFID / tag de radiofrequência
Common in retail and logistics industries
São Paulo
RFID / identificação por frequência de rádio
Widely used in manufacturing and supply chain management
Portugal
RFID / identificação por radiofrequência
Growing adoption in European logistics standards

Related Words

RFID tagRFID readertransponderradio frequencyNFC (Near Field Communication)QR codeIoT (Internet of Things)tracking technology

Related Idioms & Phrases

RFID-enabled tracking
RFID implementation
RFID ecosystem
passive RFID
active RFID
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