descriptive comments
[dɪˈskrɪptɪv ˈkɒments]
nounpl: descriptive comments
comentários descritivos
1. Remarks or observations that provide detailed information about the characteristics, qualities, or nature of something
The teacher provided descriptive comments on each student's essay.
A professora forneceu comentários descritivos sobre o ensaio de cada aluno.
2. Explanatory notes that describe or explain specific aspects of a topic, document, or situation
The code includes descriptive comments to explain what each function does.
O código inclui comentários descritivos para explicar o que cada função faz.
3. Feedback that focuses on describing performance, behavior, or characteristics rather than evaluating
Descriptive comments help students understand their strengths and areas for improvement.
Comentários descritivos ajudam os alunos a entender seus pontos fortes e áreas de melhoria.
In Brazilian educational contexts, 'comentários descritivos' have become increasingly important, especially in early childhood and elementary education where they complement or replace traditional grading systems. In the USA and Brazil's tech industry, descriptive comments in code are considered best practice for maintaining code quality and collaboration. This term emphasizes the importance of clear, specific feedback over subjective evaluation.
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