computer operation

[/kəmˈpjuːtər ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: computer operations / operações de computador
operação de computador
1. A single action or task performed by a computer processor, such as arithmetic, logic, or data manipulation
The CPU executes millions of computer operations per second.
A CPU executa milhões de operações de computador por segundo.
2. The process of running and managing computer systems and software in an organization
Computer operations require skilled technicians to maintain system uptime.
As operações de computador exigem técnicos especializados para manter o tempo de atividade do sistema.
3. A calculation or instruction executed by a computer's processor
Each computer operation is recorded in the system log.
Cada operação de computador é registrada no registro do sistema.
In Brazil, 'operação de computador' is commonly used in IT departments and technical training. In Portugal, professionals more frequently use 'operação informática' due to the preference for 'informática' terminology. The term is crucial in IT management and is widely taught in computer science programs throughout both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
computational operationprocessing operationsystem operationcomputer task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operação de computador
most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
operação computacional
also used in technical contexts
Portugal
operação informática
Portuguese often uses 'informática' for computing-related terms
Rio de Janeiro
operação de máquina
informal variant sometimes used

Related Words

processorexecutioninstructionalgorithmdata processingsystem administration

Related Idioms & Phrases

in full operation
computer operations center
mission-critical operation
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