mandatory format input
[ˈmændətɔri ˈfɔrmæt ˈɪnpʊt]
noun phrasepl: mandatory format inputs
entrada de formato obrigatório
1. Required data or information that must be entered in a specific, predetermined format or structure, often in software applications, forms, or systems
The system requires a mandatory format input for the date field in DD/MM/YYYY format.
O sistema requer uma entrada de formato obrigatório para o campo de data no formato DD/MM/AAAA.
2. A compulsory requirement that specifies how data must be structured or presented when submitted to a computer system or application
Email addresses are a mandatory format input that must follow the pattern user@domain.com.
Os endereços de e-mail são uma entrada de formato obrigatório que deve seguir o padrão usuario@dominio.com.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development, IT, and digital services in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian companies, it's commonly seen in system requirements and user interface design documentation. The term reflects the global standardization of tech terminology, though Portuguese translations may vary slightly between Brazil and Portugal.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow the mandatory format
stick to the required format
input must conform to the format
format compliance is mandatory
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