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defined methods

[/dɪˈfaɪnd ˈmɛθədz/]
noun
métodos definidos
1. Methods or procedures that have been clearly established, specified, or determined in advance
The project uses defined methods to ensure consistency across all teams.
O projeto usa métodos definidos para garantir consistência entre todos os times.
2. In programming, functions or procedures that have been explicitly declared with a specific implementation
The class contains several defined methods for data processing.
A classe contém vários métodos definidos para processamento de dados.
3. In software development, methods that have clear specifications and documented behavior
Following defined methods improves code maintainability.
Seguir métodos definidos melhora a manutenibilidade do código.
Synonyms
established proceduresspecified methodspredetermined procedureswell-defined methodsexplicit procedures
Antonyms
undefined methodsad hoc approachesunspecified proceduresimplicit methods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos definidos
Common usage in software development and technical contexts
São Paulo
métodos definidos
Standard technical terminology
Portugal
métodos definidos
Standard technical terminology, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the book
follow procedure
set in stone
according to protocol
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