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lightweight binding

[/ˈlaɪtweɪt ˈbaɪndɪŋ/]
nounpl: lightweight bindings
encadernação leve
1. A method of binding books or documents using minimal materials and techniques, resulting in a flexible and light finished product, often used for paperbacks or temporary bindings
The publisher chose lightweight binding for the paperback edition to reduce production costs.
A editora escolheu encadernação leve para a edição em brochura para reduzir custos de produção.
2. In software development, a framework or mechanism that connects components with minimal overhead and dependencies
The application uses lightweight binding to link the user interface to the data model efficiently.
A aplicação usa encadernação leve para vincular a interface do usuário ao modelo de dados eficientemente.
Synonyms
soft bindingsimple bindingpaperback bindingflexible binding
Antonyms
hardcover bindingreinforced bindingheavy bindingcasebound binding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encadernação leve
standard term used in publishing and book production
São Paulo
encadernação leve
common in major publishing houses
Portugal
encadernação leve
standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

light on the pocket
no frills binding
economy binding
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