file visibility

[faɪl vɪˈzɪbɪləti]
nounpl: file visibilities
visibilidade de arquivo
1. The degree to which a file can be accessed, viewed, or discovered by users or systems based on permission settings and access controls
The administrator adjusted the file visibility settings to restrict access to confidential documents.
O administrador ajustou as configurações de visibilidade de arquivo para restringir o acesso a documentos confidenciais.
2. In computing systems, the property that determines whether a file is hidden, private, public, or shared with specific users or groups
File visibility in cloud storage depends on folder permissions and user roles.
A visibilidade de arquivo no armazenamento em nuvem depende das permissões de pasta e funções de usuário.
3. The ability to see or locate a file within a file system or directory structure
Improved file visibility helps users quickly find the documents they need.
A visibilidade melhorada de arquivo ajuda os usuários a encontrar rapidamente os documentos de que precisam.
This is primarily technical jargon used in IT, software development, and corporate environments in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'arquivo' is standard in technology contexts, while in Portugal 'ficheiro' is preferred. The concept has become increasingly important with cloud computing adoption and remote work practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
file accessibilityaccess controlfile permissionsshare settingsfile discovery
Antonyms / Antônimos
file concealmentfile obscurityrestricted access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
visibilidade de arquivo
Standard term used in IT and computing contexts
São Paulo
visibilidade de arquivo
Standard usage in tech hubs and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
visibilidade de arquivo
Common in IT departments and tech companies
Portugal
visibilidade do ficheiro
Uses 'ficheiro' instead of 'arquivo'; equivalent meaning

Related Words

file permissionsaccess control list (ACL)file sharingdirectory structureuser privilegesencryption

Related Idioms & Phrases

change file visibility
set file visibility permissions
improve file visibility
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