generic type
[/dʒəˈnerɪk taɪp/]
nounpl: generic types
tipo genérico
1. In programming and computer science, a data type or class that can work with any data type, with the specific type determined at compile-time or runtime
Java uses generic types to create type-safe collections without explicit casting.
Java usa tipos genéricos para criar coleções type-safe sem necessidade de casting explícito.
2. A classification or category that is not specific to one particular instance or example
The study examined generic types of consumer behavior across different markets.
O estudo examinou tipos genéricos de comportamento do consumidor em diferentes mercados.
3. In linguistics and semantics, a type that represents a general class rather than a specific instance
The word 'dog' refers to a generic type that encompasses all individual dogs.
A palavra 'cachorro' refere-se a um tipo genérico que abrange todos os cães individuais.
This term is primarily technical and widely used in software development communities in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech environments, 'tipo genérico' is the standard terminology, especially when discussing Java, C#, Python, and other modern programming languages. The concept became more prevalent in Brazil with the growth of tech industries in São Paulo and other major cities.
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