generic section
[/dʒəˈnerɪk ˈsekʃən/]
nounpl: generic sections
seção genérica
1. A section or category that applies broadly to multiple items or instances without specific differentiation; a standardized division that serves a general purpose
The library organized books in a generic section for general knowledge rather than specific genres.
A biblioteca organizou livros em uma seção genérica de conhecimento geral em vez de gêneros específicos.
2. In software or technical contexts, a reusable code segment or template that can be applied across different implementations
The developer created a generic section of code that could be used in multiple applications.
O desenvolvedor criou uma seção genérica de código que poderia ser usada em várias aplicações.
3. A division or part that lacks specialized or distinctive characteristics
The form contained a generic section for personal information that all users had to complete.
O formulário continha uma seção genérica de informações pessoais que todos os usuários precisavam preencher.
This term is primarily used in technical, academic, and business contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's especially common in software development and organizational settings. The term emphasizes standardization and broad applicability rather than specificity or customization.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fall into a generic section
belong to a generic section
organize into generic sections
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