malformed message

[/mælˈfɔːrmd ˈmɛsɪdʒ/]
nounpl: malformed messages
mensagem malformada
1. A message that does not conform to the required syntax, structure, or format specifications, typically in computing or digital communication contexts
The server rejected the malformed message because it was missing required fields.
O servidor rejeitou a mensagem malformada porque faltavam campos obrigatórios.
2. Data transmitted through a network or protocol that contains errors or structural issues preventing proper interpretation
A malformed message in the API request caused the application to crash.
Uma mensagem malformada na requisição da API causou falha na aplicação.
This is technical jargon commonly used in software development, IT support, and networking fields in both Brazil and the USA. It is standardized terminology in computer science education and professional contexts across both countries and Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
incorrectly formatted messageinvalid messagecorrupted messageill-formed message
Antonyms / Antônimos
well-formed messageproperly formatted messagevalid message

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mensagem malformada
Standard technical term used in IT and software development contexts
São Paulo
mensagem mal-formada
Sometimes hyphenated in technical documentation
Portugal
mensagem malformada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical terminology is standardized across Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Words

syntax errordata validationmessage protocolerror handlingpacket loss

Related Idioms & Phrases

garbage in, garbage out
broken communication
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