constraint specification
[/kənˈstreɪnt ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: constraint specifications / especificações de restrição
especificação de restrição
1. A formal description or definition of limitations, restrictions, or conditions that must be satisfied in a system, process, or design
The constraint specification for the database requires that all user IDs must be unique and non-null.
A especificação de restrição do banco de dados exige que todos os IDs de usuário sejam únicos e não nulos.
2. In software engineering, the detailed documentation of rules and boundaries that a program or system must adhere to
The team reviewed the constraint specifications before beginning the implementation phase.
A equipe revisou as especificações de restrição antes de iniciar a fase de implementação.
3. A document or statement that defines what is not allowed or what must be limited in a project or system
Budget and timeline constraint specifications were outlined in the project charter.
As especificações de restrição de orçamento e cronograma foram delineadas na carta do projeto.
This term is primarily used in technical and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian software development companies, it's commonly used in Portuguese during project planning and documentation phases. The term reflects the globalization of software engineering vocabulary, where Portuguese-speaking developers use this phrase regularly in technical meetings and documentation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
within the constraint specifications
violation of constraint specifications
meet the constraint specifications
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