bounded reference
[ˈbaʊndɪd ˈrɛfərəns]
nounpl: bounded references
🇧🇷 referência limitada
1. In linguistics and logic, a reference to an entity or concept whose scope or applicability is restricted by specific conditions, contexts, or parameters
The pronoun 'it' in the sentence is a bounded reference that applies only to the nearest noun.
O pronome 'isso' na frase é uma referência limitada que se aplica apenas ao substantivo mais próximo.
2. In computer science and programming, a reference variable whose scope or lifetime is constrained within a specific block of code or memory region
The bounded reference ensures that the pointer does not access memory outside its allocated scope.
A referência limitada garante que o ponteiro não acesse memória fora de seu escopo alocado.
3. In database systems, a foreign key constraint that restricts which records can be referenced based on specific conditions or criteria
The bounded reference in the database schema prevents orphaned records.
A referência limitada no esquema do banco de dados impede registros órfãos.
💡 This term is primarily used in academic, technical, and programming contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation. In Brazilian computer science education, 'referência limitada' is the standard terminology taught in university courses on programming languages and database design.
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