object state

[/ˈɑːbdʒekt steɪt/]
nounpl: object states
estado do objeto
1. In object-oriented programming, the current condition or set of attribute values that characterize an object at any given moment
The object state includes all instance variables and their current values.
O estado do objeto inclui todas as variáveis de instância e seus valores atuais.
2. The collection of data or properties that define how an object behaves and appears
Changing the object state requires using setter methods to modify its properties.
Alterar o estado do objeto requer usar métodos setter para modificar suas propriedades.
3. In general contexts, the physical or conceptual condition of an object
The object state changed from solid to liquid when heated.
O estado do objeto mudou de sólido para líquido quando aquecido.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development and computer science contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is particularly important in object-oriented programming (OOP) discussions and is used identically across different Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
object conditionobject propertiesinstance statedata state

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estado do objeto
Standard term used in programming and technical contexts
Portugal
estado do objeto
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts
USA Technical English
object state
Primary term in software development and computer science

Related Words

encapsulationattributepropertyinstance variablegettersetterbehavior
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