functional specifications
[/ˌfʌŋkʃənəl spɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/]
nounpl: N/A (always plural in English)
especificações funcionais
1. A detailed written description of the features, capabilities, and behavior expected from a software system or product, outlining what the system should do from a user perspective
The development team reviewed the functional specifications before starting the project.
A equipe de desenvolvimento analisou as especificações funcionais antes de iniciar o projeto.
2. Technical documentation that defines the requirements and operational characteristics of a system or component
The functional specifications clearly stated that the application must process 1000 transactions per second.
As especificações funcionais deixaram claro que a aplicação deve processar 1000 transações por segundo.
3. A blueprint for software development that describes how a system will function and interact with users
We need to finalize the functional specifications to prevent scope creep during development.
Precisamos finalizar as especificações funcionais para evitar ampliação de escopo durante o desenvolvimento.
In both Brazilian and American tech industries, 'functional specifications' are critical documents in agile and waterfall development methodologies. In Brazil, these are often part of formal project documentation and tender processes. The term is widely understood in Portuguese-speaking tech communities and is used consistently across regions without significant variation.
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