data field

[ˈdeɪtə fiːld]
nounpl: data fields
campo de dados
1. A designated area in a database, form, or record that stores a specific piece of information or attribute
The email data field contains the user's email address.
O campo de dados de email contém o endereço de email do usuário.
2. A unit of information within a larger data structure that has a defined purpose and format
Each data field in the spreadsheet is formatted to accept only numerical values.
Cada campo de dados na planilha é formatado para aceitar apenas valores numéricos.
3. An input area in a computer form where users enter or retrieve specific information
Please fill in the 'date of birth' data field with your birth date.
Por favor, preencha o campo de dados 'data de nascimento' com sua data de nascimento.
This term is primarily used in technical and computing contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian tech companies and IT departments, 'campo de dados' is the standard terminology. The concept is universal across digital platforms, databases, and software development, with no significant cultural variation in usage between regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
data elementfieldattributecolumn

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
campo de dados
Standard term used in technology and computing contexts
Rio de Janeiro
campo de dados
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
campo de dados
Standard term, also used in tech hubs; sometimes 'campo' alone in casual contexts
Portugal
campo de dados
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also occasionally 'campo de informação'

Related Words

databaserecordforminputschemavariabletablemetadata
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