configurable parameter

[/kənˈfɪɡərəbl ˈpærəmɪtər/]
nounpl: configurable parameters
parâmetro configurável
1. A variable or setting in a software system or application that can be adjusted or modified by a user or administrator without changing the source code
The database connection timeout is a configurable parameter that allows administrators to adjust system performance.
O tempo limite de conexão com o banco de dados é um parâmetro configurável que permite aos administradores ajustar o desempenho do sistema.
2. A controllable value or option in a program that determines how the software behaves
Users can modify the configurable parameters in the settings menu to customize their experience.
Os usuários podem modificar os parâmetros configuráveis no menu de configurações para personalizar sua experiência.
This is specialized technical terminology widely used in software development, IT administration, and system engineering across both Brazilian and American tech industries. In Brazil, as IT and software development have grown, Portuguese technical vocabulary has become standardized, making 'parâmetro configurável' the universally recognized term in professional contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
tunable parameteradjustable settingcustomizable variableconfiguration option
Antonyms / Antônimos
hardcoded valuefixed parameterimmutable constant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parâmetro configurável
Standard technical term used in IT and software development contexts
São Paulo
parâmetro configurável / parâmetro ajustável
Both terms are commonly used in tech hubs; 'ajustável' may be preferred in some corporate environments
Portugal
parâmetro configurável
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; same technical terminology across Portuguese-speaking tech communities
United States
configurable parameter
Standard technical terminology across all US tech sectors and documentation

Related Words

configuration filesystem settingenvironment variabledefault valueuser preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

tweak a parameter
adjust the settings
fine-tune the configuration
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