human-readable data

[ˈhjuːmən ˈrɛdəbəl ˈdeɪtə]
noun phrase
dados legíveis para humanos
1. Information or data presented in a format that is easily understood and interpretable by people, rather than in a format optimized for machine processing
JSON is a human-readable data format that developers prefer over binary formats.
JSON é um formato de dados legível para humanos que os desenvolvedores preferem em relação aos formatos binários.
2. Data formatted in plain text, structured in a way that makes it accessible to non-technical users
The system exports human-readable data in CSV files that anyone can open in a spreadsheet.
O sistema exporta dados legíveis para humanos em arquivos CSV que qualquer pessoa pode abrir em uma planilha.
This term is integral to modern software development discourse in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech communities, there is strong emphasis on accessibility and human-centered design, making this concept widely used in startups and development companies. The term reflects a broader cultural value in tech industries regarding user experience and data transparency.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
human-friendly dataplaintext dataintelligible datareadable formataccessible data
Antonyms / Antônimos
machine-readable databinary dataencoded dataencrypted datacompiled code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dados legíveis para humanos
Standard technical term used in software development and IT documentation
São Paulo
dados compreensíveis
Alternative phrasing emphasizing comprehension rather than pure readability
Portugal
dados inteligíveis para humanos
European Portuguese preference for 'inteligível' over 'legível' in technical contexts

Related Words

data formatplain textstructured dataJSONCSVXMLlegibilityaccessibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a language humans can understand
plain and simple format
easy on the eyes (data)
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