modular systems
[ˈmɒdjələr ˈsɪstəmz]
nounpl: modular systems
sistemas modulares
1. A design approach where a system is composed of independent, interchangeable modules or components that can be combined or reconfigured to create different configurations or products
The furniture company uses modular systems to allow customers to customize their living room layouts.
A empresa de móveis utiliza sistemas modulares para permitir que os clientes personalizem seus layouts de sala de estar.
2. In software development, a programming architecture where code is organized into separate, reusable modules with defined interfaces
Our application is built on modular systems that make it easier to maintain and update individual components.
Nossa aplicação é construída com sistemas modulares que facilitam a manutenção e atualização de componentes individuais.
3. In construction and architecture, building methods using prefabricated units that can be assembled together
Modular systems in construction reduce building time and costs significantly.
Os sistemas modulares na construção reduzem significativamente o tempo e os custos de construção.
The term 'modular systems' is widely used in both Brazilian and American business, technology, and construction contexts. In Brazil, the concept has gained significant popularity in recent years, particularly in the tech startup scene in São Paulo and in the construction industry as a means to reduce costs. In the USA, modular systems are deeply embedded in software development philosophy and contemporary furniture design culture.
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