long-term specification

[lɔŋ tɜːrm ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: long-term specifications
especificação de longo prazo
1. A detailed description of requirements, standards, or characteristics intended to be maintained or implemented over an extended period of time, typically in technical, engineering, or business contexts
The long-term specification for the infrastructure project outlined durability requirements for at least 25 years.
A especificação de longo prazo para o projeto de infraestrutura estabeleceu requisitos de durabilidade por pelo menos 25 anos.
2. In software development and project management, a comprehensive set of functional and non-functional requirements designed to guide development and maintenance over multiple years
The development team reviewed the long-term specification to ensure the software would remain compatible with future updates.
A equipe de desenvolvimento revisou a especificação de longo prazo para garantir que o software permaneceria compatível com atualizações futuras.
This term is predominantly used in professional and technical environments in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's especially common in engineering, software development, and infrastructure projects where long-term planning is mandated by regulations. In the USA, the term is frequently used in federal contracts and enterprise software development where multi-year support and compatibility are critical requirements.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
long-range specificationextended specificationfuture-oriented specificationstrategic specification
Antonyms / Antônimos
short-term specificationtemporary specificationimmediate specification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
especificação de longo prazo
Standard usage in technical and business contexts
São Paulo
especificação de longo prazo / especificação estratégica
Commonly used in engineering and technology sectors
Rio de Janeiro
especificação de longo prazo
Standard technical terminology
Portugal
especificação a longo prazo
Slight preposition difference; otherwise equivalent usage

Related Words

specification documentrequirements analysistechnical standardsproject planningquality assuranceperformance metrics

Related Idioms & Phrases

planning for the long haul
thinking ahead
strategic foresight
future-proofing
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