character system
[/ˈkærəktər ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: character systems
sistema de caracteres
1. A set of symbols or signs used to represent language or communication in written form
The Chinese character system uses thousands of logographic symbols.
O sistema de caracteres chinês usa milhares de símbolos logográficos.
2. In computing, a method of encoding and representing text characters in digital systems
UTF-8 is a widely used character system for encoding Unicode characters.
UTF-8 é um sistema de caracteres amplamente utilizado para codificar caracteres Unicode.
3. A set of rules governing how characters are formed, arranged, and used in writing
The Latin character system is used in most Western languages.
O sistema de caracteres latino é utilizado na maioria das línguas ocidentais.
The term is primarily used in technical, linguistic, and academic contexts. In Brazil, with increasing digitalization, discussion of character systems (especially Unicode and UTF-8) has become common among developers and language professionals. The concept is especially relevant given Brazil's multilingual and multicultural nature.
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