limited modifications
[ˈlɪmɪtɪd ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz]
noun phrase
modificações limitadas
1. Small or restricted changes made to something, with constraints on the extent or scope of alterations
The software update includes limited modifications to the user interface.
A atualização do software inclui modificações limitadas na interface do usuário.
2. Changes that are bound by specific parameters, boundaries, or conditions
The rental agreement allows limited modifications to the apartment's layout.
O contrato de aluguel permite modificações limitadas no layout do apartamento.
3. Alterations that do not substantially change the fundamental nature or structure of something
The historic building underwent limited modifications to meet modern safety codes.
O edifício histórico sofreu modificações limitadas para atender aos códigos de segurança modernos.
This phrase is predominantly used in formal contexts such as software development, legal agreements, construction, and business documentation in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it's commonly found in technical specifications and contract language. The concept reflects a preference for incremental rather than radical changes, which is a common approach in both cultures when dealing with established systems or historical properties.
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