generic pattern

[dʒəˈnɛrɪk ˈpætərn]
nounpl: generic patterns
padrão genérico
1. A reusable, abstract template or model that applies to multiple instances or situations without being specific to any particular case
The software uses a generic pattern to handle different data types uniformly.
O software usa um padrão genérico para lidar com diferentes tipos de dados uniformemente.
2. In programming and design, a generalized solution that can be adapted to various contexts or problems
Developers often follow a generic pattern when creating APIs to ensure consistency.
Os desenvolvedores frequentemente seguem um padrão genérico ao criar APIs para garantir consistência.
3. A common, widespread model or structure that is not unique to any specific domain
Customer service complaints follow a generic pattern that can be easily categorized.
As reclamações de atendimento ao cliente seguem um padrão genérico que pode ser facilmente categorizado.
This term is primarily used in technical, business, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese tech industry, 'padrão genérico' is the standard term used in software development and IT documentation. It reflects the globalization of software engineering terminology where Portuguese speakers adopt standardized English technical terms.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
templateblueprintgeneral patternstandard modelabstract patternuniversal template
Antonyms / Antônimos
specific patternparticular patternunique patternspecialized model

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
padrão genérico
standard term used in technology and business contexts
São Paulo
padrão genérico
commonly used in tech industry and software development
Rio de Janeiro
padrão genérico
formal usage in technical documentation
Portugal
padrão genérico
identical usage; also 'modelo genérico' in some contexts

Related Words

design patterntemplate methodarchitectureframeworkstandardizationabstraction

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow a generic pattern
break the generic pattern
fit the generic pattern
apply a generic pattern
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