file verification
[faɪl ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: file verifications
verificação de arquivo
1. The process of confirming the authenticity, integrity, and validity of a computer file by checking its contents, metadata, digital signature, or checksum
File verification ensures that the downloaded software has not been corrupted or tampered with during transmission.
A verificação de arquivo garante que o software baixado não foi corrompido ou alterado durante a transmissão.
2. A technical procedure to validate that a file meets specified requirements or standards
The system performs file verification before processing the uploaded documents.
O sistema realiza a verificação de arquivo antes de processar os documentos enviados.
3. The confirmation that a file exists, is accessible, and contains expected data
File verification failed because the backup was incomplete.
A verificação de arquivo falhou porque o backup estava incompleto.
This is primarily a technical term used in computing and IT sectors across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, 'verificação de arquivo' is the standard terminology in tech companies, while in Portugal, 'ficheiro' is preferred over 'arquivo'. The term has become increasingly important with growing cybersecurity concerns and data protection regulations (LGPD in Brazil, GDPR in Europe).
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