optional changes
[/ɑpˈʃɑnəl ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/]
noun phrase
alterações opcionais
1. Modifications or adjustments that are not required or mandatory, but available for selection if desired
The software update includes several optional changes you can apply to customize your interface.
A atualização do software inclui várias alterações opcionais que você pode aplicar para personalizar sua interface.
2. In business or project management, modifications that are suggested but not essential to complete a task
We've made optional changes to the design, but the original version is still acceptable.
Fizemos alterações opcionais no design, mas a versão original ainda é aceitável.
3. In contracts or agreements, terms or conditions that may be added or removed at the discretion of the parties involved
The contract includes optional changes regarding payment terms.
O contrato inclui alterações opcionais quanto aos termos de pagamento.
This term is widely used in Brazilian tech, business, and software industries. In Portugal, 'alterações facultativas' is preferred in formal and legal contexts, while Brazilian Portuguese favors 'alterações opcionais' across all registers. The concept reflects modern flexibility in business practices, where companies offer choices to users or clients rather than imposing uniform requirements.
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