enum type

[ɪˈnʌm taɪp]
nounpl: enum types
tipo enumerado
1. A data type in programming that consists of a set of named integral constants, allowing a variable to take only one of a predefined set of values
In Java, you can define an enum type for days of the week to ensure only valid day values are used.
Em Java, você pode definir um tipo enumerado para dias da semana para garantir que apenas valores de dia válidos sejam usados.
2. A programming construct that restricts a variable to one of several predefined options, improving code readability and type safety
Using an enum type for user roles prevents invalid role assignments in the application.
Usar um tipo enumerado para papéis de usuário evita atribuições de papéis inválidas no aplicativo.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development and computer science education. It is universal across English and Portuguese-speaking programming communities, with minimal variation in usage. The term is typically not translated in actual code or technical documentation, remaining as 'enum' in most programming languages regardless of the developer's native language.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
enumerationenumenumerated type

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tipo enumerado
Standard technical term used across Brazil in software development contexts
São Paulo
tipo enumerado
Common in tech industry; sometimes abbreviated as 'enum'
Portugal
tipo enumerado
Used in Portuguese software documentation and education
USA Technical
enum type
Widely used in programming documentation and code; often shortened to 'enum'

Related Words

data typeconstantvariabletype safetyswitch statement
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