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dedicated software

[/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd ˈsɒftweər/]
nounpl: dedicated software (uncountable)
software dedicado
1. Software specifically designed and developed for a particular purpose, task, or application, rather than general-purpose software
The hospital uses dedicated software for patient record management.
O hospital utiliza software dedicado para gerenciamento de registros de pacientes.
2. Application or program optimized to run on specific hardware or for a specific function without multi-tasking capabilities
The manufacturing plant installed dedicated software to control robotic arms.
A fábrica instalou software dedicado para controlar braços robóticos.
Synonyms
specialized softwarepurpose-built softwareproprietary softwarebespoke software
Antonyms
general-purpose softwaregeneric softwareoff-the-shelf software

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
software dedicado
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
software dedicado
Standard business and technical usage
Portugal
software dedicado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; occasionally 'programa dedicado'

Related Idioms & Phrases

purpose-built solution
tailor-made software
single-purpose application
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