functional application
[ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: functional applications
aplicação funcional
1. A practical use or implementation of a function, system, or technology designed to perform specific tasks or solve particular problems
The functional application of machine learning in healthcare has improved diagnostic accuracy.
A aplicação funcional de aprendizado de máquina na saúde melhorou a precisão diagnóstica.
2. In computer science and programming, the practical implementation of functional programming paradigms to build software applications
This functional application uses pure functions to ensure predictable behavior.
Esta aplicação funcional usa funções puras para garantir comportamento previsível.
3. A software program or tool designed to perform concrete, real-world operations effectively
The new functional application streamlines our inventory management process.
A nova aplicação funcional simplifica nosso processo de gestão de estoque.
This term is predominantly used in technical, academic, and business contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It reflects the global tech industry's emphasis on practical implementation over theory. In Brazilian Portuguese, it's commonly used in IT companies, universities with engineering programs, and modern business environments. The term has gained prominence with the rise of software development and digital transformation initiatives.
Related Idioms & Phrases
put into functional application
real-world functional application
functional application of theory
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