message specification

[ˈmɛsɪdʒ ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: message specifications
especificação de mensagem
1. A detailed technical document or standard that defines the structure, format, content, and requirements of a message in a communication system, software application, or data exchange protocol
The API message specification outlines the required fields and data types for each request.
A especificação de mensagem da API descreve os campos obrigatórios e tipos de dados para cada requisição.
2. A formal definition of how information should be organized and transmitted between systems or applications
Developers must follow the message specification to ensure compatibility across platforms.
Os desenvolvedores devem seguir a especificação de mensagem para garantir compatibilidade entre plataformas.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development, telecommunications, and IT industries in both Brazil and the United States. It reflects the importance of standardized communication protocols in modern digital infrastructure. The term is used consistently across both English and Portuguese-speaking tech communities without significant regional variation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
message formatmessage schemacommunication protocol specificationdata format specificationinterface specification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
especificação de mensagem
Standard technical term used in IT and software development
Portugal
especificação de mensagem
Same terminology used in European Portuguese tech contexts
Technical English (USA/UK)
message specification
Commonly used in software engineering, telecommunications, and data exchange contexts

Related Words

protocolAPI documentationdata structurepayloadschemamessage formatcommunication standard

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the message specification
adhere to the message specification
comply with message specifications
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