modification history

[/ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈhɪstəri/]
nounpl: modification histories
histórico de modificações
1. A record or log of all changes made to a document, file, or system, including when changes were made, who made them, and what was changed
The modification history shows that the file was last edited three days ago.
O histórico de modificações mostra que o arquivo foi editado pela última vez há três dias.
2. In software and version control systems, a complete record of edits and updates to source code or documents
You can review the entire modification history in the version control system to understand how the code evolved.
Você pode revisar todo o histórico de modificações no sistema de controle de versão para entender como o código evoluiu.
3. A feature in applications that allows users to track and revert to previous versions of their work
The modification history feature in Google Docs allows multiple users to see who changed what and when.
O recurso de histórico de modificações no Google Docs permite que múltiplos usuários vejam quem mudou o quê e quando.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development, document management, and digital collaboration contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in tech companies and among professionals using tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, GitHub, and similar platforms. The term reflects the increasing digitalization of work and the importance placed on transparency and accountability in collaborative environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
change logedit historyversion historyrevision historyaudit trail
Antonyms / Antônimos
original versionunmodified state

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
histórico de modificações
Standard term used in software and document management
Rio de Janeiro
histórico de modificações
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
histórico de modificações
Same as general Brazilian usage; sometimes used in tech industry as 'modification history' in English
Portugal
histórico de alterações
Preference for 'alterações' over 'modificações'; also 'registo de alterações'

Related Words

version controlchangelogrevisiondocumentationtimestampaudit logcommit history

Related Idioms & Phrases

go back in the modification history
check the modification history
clear the modification history
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