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dedicated application

[/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: dedicated applications
aplicação dedicada
1. A software application designed and optimized for a specific purpose or task, rather than serving multiple general purposes
This dedicated application for photo editing offers professional-grade tools.
Esta aplicação dedicada para edição de fotos oferece ferramentas de nível profissional.
2. A specialized hardware device or computer system built exclusively for one particular function
The medical facility uses a dedicated application for patient data management.
A instalação médica utiliza uma aplicação dedicada para gerenciamento de dados de pacientes.
Synonyms
specialized applicationpurpose-built applicationcustom applicationbespoke software
Antonyms
general-purpose applicationmultipurpose applicationuniversal software

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicação dedicada
Standard term used in Brazil for specialized software
São Paulo
aplicação dedicada
Common in tech industry terminology
Portugal
aplicação dedicada
Standard European Portuguese term; sometimes 'software dedicado'

Related Idioms & Phrases

fit for purpose
tailor-made solution
one-trick pony
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