non-standard fields

[/nɑːn ˈstændərd fiːldz/]
nounpl: non-standard fields
campos não-padrão
1. Data fields or attributes in a database, form, or system that do not conform to established standards, conventions, or specifications
The legacy system contained several non-standard fields that were not documented in the official schema.
O sistema legado continha vários campos não-padrão que não estavam documentados no esquema oficial.
2. Custom or proprietary fields added to a standard format that may cause compatibility issues
When importing data, we had to handle non-standard fields that weren't recognized by our application.
Ao importar dados, tivemos que lidar com campos não-padrão que não eram reconhecidos pela nossa aplicação.
This term is predominantly used in software development and IT contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian tech communities, it's commonly used when discussing database migrations, API integrations, and legacy system modernization. The term reflects the increasing importance of data standardization in global tech operations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
custom fieldsproprietary fieldsnon-conforming fieldsirregular fields
Antonyms / Antônimos
standard fieldsconventional fieldscompliant fields

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
campos não-padrão
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese technical contexts
São Paulo
campos fora do padrão
Alternative phrasing used in tech hubs
Portugal
campos não-standard
Often keeps English term; Portuguese alternative is 'campos fora dos padrões'

Related Words

database schemadata validationfield mappingdata standardizationlegacy systemsAPI compatibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

outside the box fields
breaking the mold in data structure
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