canonical list

[kəˈnɒnɪkəl lɪst]
nounpl: canonical lists
lista canônica
1. An authoritative, standard, or official list that is considered the definitive reference or source of truth
The canonical list of approved vendors is maintained by the procurement department.
A lista canônica de fornecedores aprovados é mantida pelo departamento de compras.
2. In computing and software development, the original or primary version of a list that other copies reference or derive from
The canonical list of dependencies is stored in the main repository.
A lista canônica de dependências é armazenada no repositório principal.
3. In religious or academic contexts, an officially recognized or established list
The canonical list of biblical books was established by the church council.
A lista canônica dos livros bíblicos foi estabelecida pelo concílio da igreja.
This term is primarily used in technical, academic, and professional contexts. In Brazil, it is commonly employed in software development and IT industries. In religious contexts, particularly in Catholicism, it refers to officially recognized texts or saints. The term emphasizes authority, standardization, and official recognition.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
authoritative listofficial liststandard reference listmaster listdefinitive list
Antonyms / Antônimos
provisional listunofficial listunofficial register

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lista canônica
Standard term used in both technical and formal contexts
Portugal
lista canónica
Portuguese spelling variant with accent on the 'o'
USA Technical
canonical list
Widely used in software engineering and IT documentation

Related Words

canonicalauthorityreferencestandardizationmaster copyofficial record

Related Idioms & Phrases

go by the canonical list
consult the canonical list
maintain the canonical list
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