explicit assignment

[ɪkˈsplɪsɪt əˈsaɪnmənt]
nounpl: explicit assignments
atribuição explícita
1. In programming and logic, the direct and unambiguous assignment of a value to a variable using clear syntax, where the operation is written explicitly in the code
The explicit assignment 'int x = 5;' clearly assigns the value 5 to the variable x.
A atribuição explícita 'int x = 5;' atribui claramente o valor 5 à variável x.
2. A formal and direct transfer of rights, responsibilities, or property from one party to another with clear written documentation
The explicit assignment of the contract to the new company was documented in a legal agreement.
A atribuição explícita do contrato para a nova empresa foi documentada em um acordo legal.
The term 'explicit assignment' is primarily used in technical and legal contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it appears frequently in programming education and legal documentation. The concept emphasizes clarity and documentation, which aligns with formal business practices in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
direct assignmentexplicit transferunambiguous assignmentmanifest assignment
Antonyms / Antônimos
implicit assignmentimplicit conversionautomatic assignmentdefault assignment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atribuição explícita
Standard term used in programming and legal contexts
Portugal
atribuição explícita
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in legal and technical documentation
Technical/Academic
cessão explícita
Alternative legal term emphasizing transfer of rights

Related Words

variable assignmenttype castingimplicit conversionpointer assignmentcontract assignment

Related Idioms & Phrases

spelled out assignment
assignment in black and white
crystal clear assignment
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