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major release

[ˈmeɪdʒər rɪˈlis]
nounpl: major releases
lançamento principal
1. A significant new version of software, product, or media that includes substantial changes, new features, or improvements, often marking a milestone in development
The major release of iOS 15 introduced redesigned notifications and new privacy features.
O lançamento principal do iOS 15 introduziu notificações redesenhadas e novos recursos de privacidade.
2. In software development, a version update with a significant version number increase (e.g., from 1.0 to 2.0)
Version 3.0 is the next major release scheduled for this summer.
A versão 3.0 é o próximo lançamento principal previsto para este verão.
Synonyms
major versionsignificant releasemajor updatemajor version release
Antonyms
minor releasepatch releasepoint releasehotfix

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lançamento principal
Most common in tech contexts
Brazil
versão principal
Alternative used in software development contexts
Portugal
lançamento principal
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'grande atualização'
Portugal
grande atualização
Alternative phrasing used in Portuguese media

Related Idioms & Phrases

drop a major release
major release cycle
major release schedule
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