covert modifications
[/koʊˈvɜrt ˌmɑdəfɪˈkeɪʃənz/]
noun
modificações encobertas
1. Secret, hidden, or concealed changes made to something without authorization or public knowledge
The investigation revealed covert modifications to the software that compromised user data.
A investigação revelou modificações encobertas no software que comprometeram os dados do usuário.
2. Unauthorized alterations to documents, systems, or products deliberately hidden from observation
Covert modifications to the vehicle's engine components were discovered during the safety audit.
Modificações encobertas nos componentes do motor do veículo foram descobertas durante a auditoria de segurança.
3. In linguistics or psychology, changes in behavior or speech patterns that occur without conscious awareness
The linguist studied covert modifications in accent among immigrants over generations.
O linguista estudou modificações encobertas no sotaque entre imigrantes ao longo das gerações.
This term is predominantly used in technical, legal, and security contexts in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese. In Brazil, it appears frequently in corporate compliance discussions and cybersecurity reports. In the USA, it's common in investigative journalism, regulatory discussions, and technology audits. The concept carries serious legal implications in both cultures, often associated with fraud or security breaches.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →