database extension
[/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs ɪkˈstɛnʃən/]
nounpl: database extensions
extensão de banco de dados
1. A software module or plugin that adds new functionality or capabilities to an existing database management system
PostgreSQL uses database extensions to add advanced features like JSON support and full-text search.
O PostgreSQL usa extensões de banco de dados para adicionar recursos avançados como suporte a JSON e busca de texto completo.
2. A file or package containing additional code that enhances database operations, indexing, or data processing
Installing a spatial database extension enables geographic data analysis capabilities.
A instalação de uma extensão de banco de dados espacial permite recursos de análise de dados geográficos.
3. An addition to a database schema that provides supplementary tables, functions, or data types
The UUID database extension provides universally unique identifier support.
A extensão de banco de dados UUID fornece suporte a identificadores universalmente únicos.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in software development and IT administration communities in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly used in tech hubs like São Paulo and is part of standard IT vocabulary. The term reflects the increasing importance of database customization in modern software architecture and cloud computing environments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
extend database functionality
load a database extension
enable database features via extension
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