defined variables

[dɪˈfaɪnd ˈvɛriəbəlz]
nounpl: defined variables
variáveis definidas
1. Variables in programming or mathematics that have been explicitly declared and assigned a specific value or data type
In this code snippet, the defined variables include name, age, and salary.
Neste trecho de código, as variáveis definidas incluem nome, idade e salário.
2. Variables whose scope, type, and initial value have been established before use
All defined variables must be initialized before being referenced in the calculation.
Todas as variáveis definidas devem ser inicializadas antes de serem referenciadas no cálculo.
This is a technical term primarily used in programming, software development, and computer science education. It has the same meaning and usage across English-speaking countries and Portuguese-speaking regions, with no significant cultural variations. Common in academic and professional settings in both Brazil and the USA.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
declared variablesinitialized variablesassigned variablesestablished variables
Antonyms / Antônimos
undefined variablesundeclared variablesuninitialized variables

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
variáveis definidas
Standard term used in Brazilian programming and computer science education
Portugal
variáveis definidas
Same term used in European Portuguese technical contexts
International Technical
variáveis definidas/declaradas
Both terms are acceptable in technical documentation across Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Words

variable declarationdata typescopeinitializationprogrammingconstants

Related Idioms & Phrases

well-defined variables
clearly defined variables
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