message size

[ˈmɛsɪdʒ saɪz]
nounpl: message sizes
tamanho da mensagem
1. The total volume or byte count of data contained in a message, typically measured in kilobytes (KB), megabytes (MB), or other digital units
The message size exceeded the server's limit of 25 MB.
O tamanho da mensagem excedeu o limite do servidor de 25 MB.
2. In telecommunications, the length or capacity of a message transmission
Please reduce the message size before sending the attachment.
Por favor, reduza o tamanho da mensagem antes de enviar o anexo.
3. The physical or metaphorical scope or extent of a communication
The message size of the email was too large for mobile devices.
O tamanho da mensagem do e-mail era muito grande para dispositivos móveis.
This is primarily a technical term used in information technology, email systems, and digital communications. It gained prominence with the rise of email and cloud services. In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo's tech hub, this term is widely used in software development and IT infrastructure discussions. The concept reflects modern concerns about bandwidth, storage, and network efficiency.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
message lengthdata sizefile sizemessage volumebyte count

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tamanho da mensagem
Standard term used in technology and telecommunications contexts
São Paulo
tamanho da mensagem
Commonly used in business and IT communications
Portugal
tamanho da mensagem
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; occasionally 'dimensão da mensagem'
Rio de Janeiro
tamanho da mensagem
Standard usage in technical documentation

Related Words

attachmentbandwidthfile transfercompressionstorage capacitydata transmission

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the message size down
exceed message size limits
message size restriction
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