boolean parameter

[BOO-lee-uhn puh-RAM-i-tur]
nounpl: boolean parameters
parâmetro booleano
1. A function or method parameter that accepts only two possible values: true or false, used in programming to control conditional logic or behavior
The function accepts a boolean parameter to determine whether to enable debug mode.
A função aceita um parâmetro booleano para determinar se o modo de depuração deve ser ativado.
2. A configuration setting or option in software that can be toggled between on/off or yes/no states
Set the boolean parameter to true if you want to include archived records in the search results.
Defina o parâmetro booleano como verdadeiro se desejar incluir registros arquivados nos resultados da pesquisa.
This is primarily technical terminology used in software development and computer science fields across both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. The term 'boolean' comes from George Boole's mathematical logic system and is universally understood in programming contexts. In Brazil, the term is used identically in both academic and professional settings, with no regional variations in meaning or usage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
boolean argumentboolean flagtrue/false parameterbinary parameter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parâmetro booleano
Standard technical term used in software development and programming documentation
São Paulo
parâmetro booleano
Commonly used in tech industries and software companies
Portugal
parâmetro booleano
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; universal in programming contexts
Technical Communities
parâmetro booleano or simply 'booleano'
Often abbreviated to just 'booleano' in casual technical discussions

Related Words

boolean variableboolean valueboolean logicboolean expressiontruefalseif statementconditional statement
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