documented modification

[/ˈdɒkjuməntɪd ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: documented modifications / modificações documentadas
modificação documentada
1. A change or alteration to a system, product, document, or process that is officially recorded and tracked with supporting evidence or records
Every documented modification to the software must be reviewed by the quality assurance team before deployment.
Toda modificação documentada do software deve ser revisada pelo time de garantia de qualidade antes do lançamento.
2. In technical and regulatory contexts, a formal adjustment made with complete records of what was changed, why, and when
The documented modifications to the manufacturing process were approved by the regulatory committee.
As modificações documentadas do processo de fabricação foram aprovadas pelo comitê regulatório.
3. A revised or amended version of something that includes proof of authorization and justification for the changes
Clients can request documented modifications to their contracts within a 30-day period.
Os clientes podem solicitar modificações documentadas em seus contratos dentro de um período de 30 dias.
This term is heavily used in Brazilian corporate, IT, and regulatory contexts where compliance and accountability are paramount. In the USA, it's standard terminology in software development, legal, and manufacturing sectors. The concept reflects modern business culture's emphasis on transparency and traceability, particularly important in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, aviation, and financial services.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
recorded modificationauthorized changetracked alterationformal amendmentcertified change
Antonyms / Antônimos
undocumented modificationunauthorized changeundisclosed alterationinformal adjustment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
modificação documentada
Standard term used in corporate and technical environments
Rio de Janeiro
modificação documentada
Same as general Brazilian, common in tech hubs
São Paulo
modificação registrada / alteração documentada
Business-heavy region uses both terms interchangeably in corporate context
Portugal
modificação documentada / alteração registada
Uses 'registada' instead of 'registrada'; common in legal and technical documentation

Related Words

change managementdocumentationaudit trailversion controlamendmentrevisionrecord-keeping

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave a paper trail
get it in writing
on the record
document everything
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