object container

[/ˈɒbdʒɪkt kənˈteɪnər/]
nounpl: object containers
contêiner de objeto
1. A data structure or programming construct designed to hold, store, and manage multiple objects or data items
The ArrayList is a common object container in Java that dynamically stores elements.
O ArrayList é um contêiner de objeto comum em Java que armazena dinamicamente elementos.
2. In software development, a component that encapsulates and organizes related objects for easier management and access
We used a custom object container to manage all the user interface elements.
Usamos um contêiner de objeto personalizado para gerenciar todos os elementos da interface do usuário.
3. A physical or digital vessel that holds multiple items or objects together as a single unit
The shipping company requires each object container to be clearly labeled.
A empresa de envios exige que cada contêiner de objeto seja claramente rotulado.
This term is predominantly used in software development and computer science contexts. In Brazil, the English term 'container' is frequently used directly in technical discussions, even among Portuguese speakers, especially in modern development environments. The concept is fundamental to object-oriented programming and is universally understood in the tech industry across both Brazil and the USA.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
containercollectiondata structurerepositoryholder
Antonyms / Antônimos
dispersedscatteredindividual item

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contêiner de objeto
Most common formal term in Brazilian Portuguese tech contexts
Rio de Janeiro
contêiner de objeto
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'contêiner'
São Paulo
contêiner de objeto
Tech hubs often use anglicism 'container' directly in technical discussions
Portugal
contentor de objeto
Portuguese European variant; may also use 'recipiente de objeto'

Related Words

data structurecollection frameworkencapsulationstoragearraylistdictionary

Related Idioms & Phrases

all eggs in one container
organize into a container
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