actual systems
[/ˈæk.tʃu.əl ˈsɪs.təmz/]
noun phrase
sistemas atuais
1. Real, existing systems that are currently in operation or use, as opposed to theoretical, proposed, or historical systems
The study compares actual systems with their theoretical models.
O estudo compara os sistemas atuais com seus modelos teóricos.
2. Practical implementations of systems that are functioning in real-world conditions
We need to test the software against actual systems before deployment.
Precisamos testar o software contra sistemas atuais antes da implantação.
3. Present-day systems or mechanisms in contrast to obsolete or future versions
Actual systems show different performance metrics than predicted.
Os sistemas atuais mostram métricas de desempenho diferentes das previstas.
This is a technical and professional term widely used in Brazilian IT, engineering, and business sectors. It emphasizes the distinction between theory and practice, which is a key concept in technical documentation and implementation discussions. In Portugal, the spelling 'actuais' is preferred due to different orthographic conventions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in actual systems - em sistemas atuais (used to describe real-world scenarios)
actual systems on the ground - sistemas atuais no terreno (practical, working implementations)
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