computer output

[/kəmˈpjuːtər ˈaʊtpʊt/]
nounfeminine (saída) / masculine (resultado)pl: computer outputs / saídas de computador
saída de computador
1. Any data, information, or results produced by a computer or computing device after processing input
The computer output showed all the calculation results in a detailed report.
A saída de computador mostrou todos os resultados dos cálculos em um relatório detalhado.
2. Information displayed on a screen, printed on paper, or stored in a file as a result of computer processing
The printer received the computer output and began printing the document.
A impressora recebeu a saída do computador e começou a imprimir o documento.
3. The final product or result generated by executing a program or running an application
The software's computer output exceeded our expectations in terms of accuracy.
A saída do software superou nossas expectativas em termos de precisão.
In Brazil, 'saída de computador' is the standard technical term widely used in educational and professional IT contexts. Portuguese prefers 'saída do computador' with similar frequency. The term reflects the digital literacy emphasis in both countries' tech sectors. In everyday conversation, Brazilians may simply say 'saída' or 'resultado' depending on context, while maintaining more formal terminology in written technical documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outputcomputer resultdata outputcomputer-generated resultprocessed data
Antonyms / Antônimos
computer inputinput datasource data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
saída de computador
Most common and formal usage in Brazil
Brazil (Technical)
saída
Shortened form used in IT contexts and technical documentation
Brazil (Colloquial)
resultado do computador
More conversational, emphasizing the result aspect
Portugal
saída do computador
Standard usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese with slight stylistic differences
Portugal (Technical)
resultado da computação
More formal technical term used in Portuguese computing literature

Related Words

computer inputdata processingmonitor displayprinter outputfile storageperipheral devicesoftware application

Related Idioms & Phrases

garbage in, garbage out (relating to quality of computer output)
hit the print button (generate computer output to paper)
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