elective message

[ɪˈlɛktɪv ˈmɛsɪdʒ]
nounpl: elective messages
mensagem eletiva
1. A communication or statement that is optional or chosen by the sender, rather than mandatory or required
The company sent out an elective message to employees about the optional training program.
A empresa enviou uma mensagem eletiva aos funcionários sobre o programa de treinamento opcional.
2. In telecommunications or messaging systems, a message transmission that can be selected or activated at the user's discretion
Users can configure which elective messages they wish to receive from the service.
Os usuários podem configurar quais mensagens eletivas desejam receber do serviço.
3. In medical or professional contexts, communication of non-emergency or non-critical information
The hospital sent an elective message reminder about the optional wellness screening.
O hospital enviou um lembrete de mensagem eletiva sobre a triagem de bem-estar opcional.
This term is primarily used in professional, corporate, and technological contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects modern communication preferences where users have control over which communications they receive. In Brazilian corporate culture, respecting user preferences for elective messages is increasingly important for customer satisfaction and LGPD compliance (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
optional messagevoluntary messagediscretionary communicationnon-mandatory notification
Antonyms / Antônimos
mandatory messagerequired notificationcompulsory communicationurgent message

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
mensagem eletiva
Standard usage across Brazil, commonly used in corporate and technological contexts
São Paulo
mensagem eletiva / comunicado opcional
Corporate environments may use 'comunicado opcional' as an alternative
Portugal
mensagem opcional / comunicação eletiva
Portuguese Portuguese may prefer 'mensagem opcional' or 'comunicação eletiva'

Related Words

notificationcommunicationopt-involuntarydiscretionarymessage preferenceselectable notification

Related Idioms & Phrases

opt in to an elective message
subscribe to elective messages
unsubscribe from elective messages
send an elective message
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