core functionality test

[kɔːr fʌŋkʃənˈælɪti test]
nounpl: core functionality tests
teste de funcionalidade principal
1. A software testing process that verifies the essential and critical features of an application work as intended
Before releasing the new version, the QA team performed a core functionality test to ensure all basic features operated correctly.
Antes de lançar a nova versão, o time de QA realizou um teste de funcionalidade principal para garantir que todos os recursos básicos funcionassem corretamente.
2. Testing that focuses on the primary operations and key features rather than edge cases or advanced functionality
The core functionality test validated that users could log in, create accounts, and access the dashboard without errors.
O teste de funcionalidade principal validou que os usuários pudessem fazer login, criar contas e acessar o painel sem erros.
This is technical terminology widely used in software development sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech companies, there's a tendency to mix English terms with Portuguese, so you'll often hear 'core functionality test' used directly even in Portuguese conversations. In Portugal, more emphasis is placed on using purely Portuguese technical vocabulary. The term is essential in Agile and DevOps methodologies practiced globally.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
core feature testbasic functionality testessential function testsmoke testcritical path test
Antonyms / Antônimos
edge case teststress testperformance testadvanced functionality test

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
teste de funcionalidade principal
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese tech environments
São Paulo
teste de funcionalidade core
Often uses English 'core' term mixed with Portuguese in tech hubs
Rio de Janeiro
teste de funcionalidade essencial
Alternative more descriptive translation
Portugal
teste de funcionalidade essencial
Portuguese prefers 'essencial' over 'principal' for this technical term

Related Words

software testingquality assuranceregression testingtest automationbug detection

Related Idioms & Phrases

testing the waters
stress testing
quality assurance checkpoint
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