compulsory format specification
[/kəmˈpʌlsəri ˈfɔːrmæt ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: compulsory format specifications
especificação obrigatória de formato
1. A mandatory requirement or standard that dictates the exact structure, layout, or encoding rules that must be followed when preparing or submitting data, documents, or files
The government imposed a compulsory format specification for all tax documents submitted electronically.
O governo impôs uma especificação obrigatória de formato para todos os documentos fiscais enviados eletronicamente.
2. In computing and data management, a predetermined set of rules that must be adhered to when organizing or presenting information
The software requires a compulsory format specification that includes UTF-8 encoding and specific XML tags.
O software exige uma especificação obrigatória de formato que inclui codificação UTF-8 e tags XML específicas.
3. A binding technical standard that defines how information must be structured to ensure compatibility and consistency
All submissions must follow the compulsory format specification outlined in the institutional guidelines.
Todos os envios devem seguir a especificação obrigatória de formato descrita nas diretrizes institucionais.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian corporate, government, and IT sectors when establishing standards for data submission and document management. In the USA, similar terminology is prevalent in federal compliance, banking, and technology sectors. The emphasis on 'compulsory' reflects the binding nature of regulatory requirements in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow the format specification to the letter
meet the compulsory requirements
stick to the format guidelines
comply with the specification
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