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defined length

[dɪˈfaɪnd ˈleŋθ]
nounpl: defined lengths
comprimento definido
1. A specific, predetermined, or established measurement or distance that has been clearly stated or determined
The cable has a defined length of 10 meters.
O cabo tem um comprimento definido de 10 metros.
2. In programming or technical contexts, a data type or field with a fixed or specified number of characters or units
The database field requires a defined length of 50 characters.
O campo do banco de dados requer um comprimento definido de 50 caracteres.
Synonyms
specified lengthfixed lengthpredetermined lengthset length
Antonyms
undefined lengthvariable lengthunlimited length

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comprimento definido
Most common usage in technical and general contexts
São Paulo
comprimento definido
Standard usage in business and technical fields
Portugal
comprimento definido
Equivalent usage, sometimes 'tamanho definido' in informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

within defined limits
set parameters
fixed specifications
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