document modification

[/ˈdɑːkjəmənt ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: document modifications / modificações de documentos
modificação de documento
1. The act or process of making changes, alterations, or amendments to an existing document
Document modification requires proper authorization and version control.
A modificação de documento requer autorização adequada e controle de versão.
2. Any change made to the content, format, structure, or metadata of a document
The document modification timestamp shows when the file was last updated.
O carimbo de data/hora da modificação do documento mostra quando o arquivo foi atualizado pela última vez.
3. In legal and business contexts, an alteration to an official or contractual document
Document modification must be signed by authorized personnel.
A modificação do documento deve ser assinada por pessoal autorizado.
In both Brazilian and American business environments, document modification is a critical aspect of compliance, record-keeping, and audit procedures. Organizations typically maintain detailed logs of all modifications through digital systems. In Brazil, this practice is increasingly important due to regulations like LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) and fiscal requirements. The concept emphasizes accountability and transparency in corporate and governmental operations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
alterationamendmentrevisioneditchangeupdate
Antonyms / Antônimos
preservationretentionfinalization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modificação de documento
Standard term used in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
alteração de documento
Alternative common usage in business documentation
Rio de Janeiro
mudança de documento
More colloquial variant sometimes used
Portugal
alteração de documento
Preferred term in European Portuguese, particularly in formal contexts

Related Words

document controlversion controlfile editingdocument trackingchange managementaudit trail

Related Idioms & Phrases

document modification trail
track document modifications
unauthorized document modification
prevent document modification
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