character specifications
[/ˈkærəktər ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/]
noun
especificações de caracteres
1. Detailed technical requirements or standards that define the properties, attributes, and features of a character, including physical appearance, personality traits, or digital encoding properties
The character specifications for the protagonist include a height of 6 feet and blue eyes.
As especificações de caracteres do protagonista incluem uma altura de 1,80 metro e olhos azuis.
2. In typography and digital communication, the technical details of how characters (letters, symbols, numbers) are encoded, displayed, or formatted
The font's character specifications define the width, kerning, and baseline measurements.
As especificações de caracteres da fonte definem a largura, espaçamento e medidas de linha de base.
3. In narrative and creative writing, the defined characteristics and traits that distinguish one character from another
The author outlined the character specifications before beginning to write the novel.
O autor delineou as especificações de caracteres antes de começar a escrever o romance.
This term is primarily used in technical, literary, and creative industries. In Brazil, it's common in game development, film production, and publishing. In the USA, it's widely used in entertainment, software development, and typography. The term bridges both creative and technical domains, reflecting the globalized nature of digital content creation.
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