control information

[kənˈtroʊl ɪnfərˈmeɪʃən]
nounpl: control information (uncountable) or control informations (countable in technical contexts)
informação de controle
1. Data or metadata used to manage, regulate, or monitor the operation of a system, process, or device
The control information in the network packet header ensures proper routing and delivery.
A informação de controle no cabeçalho do pacote de rede garante o roteamento e entrega adequados.
2. Administrative or supervisory data that directs how other information should be processed or handled
The database system uses control information to manage concurrent access to shared resources.
O sistema de banco de dados usa informação de controle para gerenciar o acesso simultâneo aos recursos compartilhados.
3. Technical specifications or parameters that regulate system performance and behavior
Access control information determines which users can perform specific operations.
A informação de controle de acesso determina quais usuários podem executar operações específicas.
This is a technical term predominantly used in computing, telecommunications, and systems engineering contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly found in IT departments, software development, and academic computer science settings. The term is universal across Portuguese-speaking regions with only spelling variations between Brazilian Portuguese (controle) and European Portuguese (controlo).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
control datametadatacontrol parameterssystem informationadministrative data
Antonyms / Antônimos
payload datauser datacontent information

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
informação de controle
Standard technical term used in computing and systems management
São Paulo
informação de controle / dados de controle
Both terms are equally used in technical and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
informação de controle
Common in IT and engineering sectors
Portugal
informação de controlo
Portuguese spelling uses 'controlo' instead of 'controle'; same technical meaning

Related Words

control signalcontrol systemdata managementsystem administrationnetwork protocolerror control

Related Idioms & Phrases

maintain control information
extract control information
embed control information in data packets
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