narrow program

[ˈnæroʊ ˈproʊɡræm]
nounpl: narrow programs
programa restrito
1. A program or initiative with limited scope, restricted participation, or specific targeted objectives
The university launched a narrow program focused only on engineering students.
A universidade lançou um programa restrito focado apenas em estudantes de engenharia.
2. In computing, a program with limited functionality or specialized purpose
This narrow program was designed to handle only database management tasks.
Este programa restrito foi projetado para lidar apenas com tarefas de gerenciamento de banco de dados.
3. A limited educational or training curriculum
The school offers a narrow program in vocational training rather than comprehensive academics.
A escola oferece um programa restrito em treinamento vocacional em vez de academics abrangentes.
In American educational and business contexts, 'narrow program' often refers to specialized vocational or technical training programs. In Brazil, 'programa restrito' is commonly used in academic and corporate settings to describe programs with limited enrollment or scope. The term reflects a preference for specialization versus generalization in educational planning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
limited programspecialized programrestricted programfocused programniche program
Antonyms / Antônimos
broad programcomprehensive programwide-ranging programgeneral programexpansive program

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
programa restrito
Standard usage for limited or specialized programs
São Paulo
programa focado
Often used to emphasize targeted approach
Rio de Janeiro
programa específico
Emphasizes specific nature of the program
Portugal
programa limitado
European Portuguese preference for 'limitado' over 'restrito'

Related Words

scopecurriculumspecializationrestrictiontargeted initiativelimited access

Related Idioms & Phrases

narrow the scope of a program
a program with narrow focus
narrow program objectives
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