empty value
[ˈɛmpti ˈvæljuː]
nounpl: empty values
valor vazio
1. A data field or variable that contains no data, information, or content; a null or blank entry in computing or data management
The database returned an empty value when querying the user's phone number field.
O banco de dados retornou um valor vazio ao consultar o campo de número de telefone do usuário.
2. In programming, a variable or object that has been initialized but contains no meaningful data
The function checks for empty values before processing the input.
A função verifica valores vazios antes de processar a entrada.
3. A state or condition lacking substance, meaning, or purpose
His promise turned out to be nothing more than an empty value.
Sua promessa se mostrou nada mais que um valor vazio.
This term is primarily used in technical and computing contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in software development, database management, and IT professional environments. The concept is universal in programming regardless of cultural context, though the expression may vary slightly between technical communities.
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