core functionality
[kɔːr fʌŋkʃənˈælɪti]
nounpl: core functionalities
funcionalidade principal
1. The essential features or operations that are fundamental to a software application, system, or product, without which it cannot fulfill its primary purpose
The core functionality of this email application includes sending, receiving, and organizing messages.
A funcionalidade principal deste aplicativo de e-mail inclui enviar, receber e organizar mensagens.
2. The basic and most important capabilities required for a system to operate as intended
Before adding advanced features, we need to ensure the core functionality is working properly.
Antes de adicionar recursos avançados, precisamos garantir que a funcionalidade principal está funcionando corretamente.
This term is predominantly used in technology and software development sectors in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian tech companies, 'funcionalidade principal' is the standard terminology used in product development, documentation, and agile methodologies. The concept reflects global software engineering practices where distinguishing between essential and non-essential features is crucial for product development and user experience design.
Related Idioms & Phrases
get down to core functionality
strip down to core functionality
maintain core functionality
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →