defined items

[/dɪˈfaɪnd ˈaɪtəmz/]
nounpl: defined items
itens definidos
1. Specific things or objects that have been clearly identified, specified, or determined with clear boundaries and characteristics
The contract lists all defined items that must be delivered by the end of the month.
O contrato lista todos os itens definidos que devem ser entregues até o final do mês.
2. In technical or programming contexts, variables or objects that have been explicitly declared with specific properties or values
The system only accepts defined items from the predefined list.
O sistema só aceita itens definidos da lista predefinida.
3. In legal or business documentation, clearly outlined goods or services with no ambiguity
All defined items in the agreement must be approved by both parties.
Todos os itens definidos no acordo devem ser aprovados por ambas as partes.
This term is primarily used in formal business, legal, and technical contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. It reflects a preference for clarity and specificity in contractual and documentation frameworks, which is highly valued in both American and Brazilian corporate cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
specified itemsdesignated itemsidentified itemsexplicit itemsclearly defined items
Antonyms / Antônimos
undefined itemsvague itemsunspecified itemsambiguous items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
itens definidos
Standard usage in business, legal, and technical contexts
São Paulo
itens definidos
Common in corporate and financial documents
Rio de Janeiro
itens especificados
Alternative phrasing sometimes preferred
Portugal
itens definidos
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, formal and technical contexts

Related Words

definitionspecificationitemdesignationparametersscope

Related Idioms & Phrases

define the scope
spell it out
set the record straight
lay down the law
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