bounded system

[/ˈbaʊndɪd ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: bounded systems
sistema limitado
1. A system with defined boundaries that limit its scope, resources, or interactions with the external environment
The company operates as a bounded system with clearly defined departments and resource allocation.
A empresa funciona como um sistema limitado com departamentos claramente definidos e alocação de recursos.
2. In systems theory, an organization or process with finite limits in space, time, or function
A bounded system in physics has constraints that prevent unlimited expansion or change.
Um sistema limitado em física tem restrições que impedem expansão ou mudança ilimitada.
3. In computing and software architecture, a system with defined interfaces and limited scope of operation
The microservice operates as a bounded system independent of other modules.
O microsserviço opera como um sistema limitado independente de outros módulos.
This term is predominantly used in technical, academic, and business contexts in both Brazilian and American English. It is fundamental to discussions in systems theory, software architecture, organizational management, and physics. In Brazil, it appears frequently in engineering curricula and corporate governance discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
closed systemfinite systemconstrained systemdelimited systemcontained system
Antonyms / Antônimos
unbounded systemopen systeminfinite systemunconstrained system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema limitado
Standard usage in academic and technical contexts
São Paulo
sistema delimitado
Alternative term used in engineering and business contexts
Portugal
sistema delimitado
Preferred term in European Portuguese technical writing
Rio de Janeiro
sistema com limites
More colloquial phrasing

Related Words

boundarysystem theoryconstraintsscopeinterfacedomain-driven design

Related Idioms & Phrases

within the bounds of the system
push the boundaries of the system
defining system boundaries
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