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auxiliary application

[ɔːɡˈzɪliəri ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: auxiliary applications
aplicação auxiliar
1. A secondary or supporting software program designed to assist or enhance the functionality of a main application
The auxiliary application helps manage user permissions for the primary system.
A aplicação auxiliar ajuda a gerenciar permissões de usuário para o sistema principal.
2. In computing, a utility program or tool that supports core operations without being the primary function
We installed an auxiliary application to improve data backup procedures.
Instalamos uma aplicação auxiliar para melhorar os procedimentos de backup de dados.
Synonyms
supporting applicationhelper applicationutility programsubsidiary applicationcomplementary application
Antonyms
main applicationprimary applicationcore application

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicação auxiliar
standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese tech contexts
Portugal
aplicação auxiliar
same terminology as Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts
General Brazilian
programa de suporte
alternative colloquial term in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

support system
back-end tool
enabling technology
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