global function

[ˈɡloʊbəl ˈfʌŋkʃən]
nounpl: global functions
função global
1. In programming, a function that is accessible from any part of a program or application, defined outside of any class or local scope
The global function can be called from anywhere in the codebase without instantiating an object.
A função global pode ser chamada de qualquer lugar no código sem precisar instanciar um objeto.
2. A subroutine or procedure with global scope that operates on a program-wide level
We created a global function to handle user authentication across the entire application.
Criamos uma função global para gerenciar a autenticação de usuários em toda a aplicação.
This is primarily technical terminology used uniformly across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese software development communities. The term is part of standard programming vocabulary and is not subject to regional linguistic variations. In Brazil, the tech industry uses 'função global' consistently, especially in major tech hubs like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
top-level functionmodule-level functionfree functionstandalone function
Antonyms / Antônimos
local functionprivate functionmember functionmethod

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
função global
Standard term used in software development and computer science contexts
Portugal
função global
Same usage as Brazil; technical terminology is standardized across Portuguese-speaking regions
São Paulo (Tech Hub)
função global
Commonly used in tech companies and development teams

Related Words

function scopevariable scopenamespacefunction declarationcallback functionreturn type

Related Idioms & Phrases

within global scope
globally accessible
global namespace pollution
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