ordinary file

[/ˈɔːrdəneri faɪl/]
nounpl: ordinary files
arquivo comum
1. In computing, a regular file that contains data such as text, images, or other content, as opposed to directories, symbolic links, or special files
The ordinary file contains the document we need to review.
O arquivo comum contém o documento que precisamos revisar.
2. A standard file type in Unix/Linux systems distinguished by its file mode from directories and device files
Use 'ls -l' to identify ordinary files in the directory listing.
Use 'ls -l' para identificar arquivos comuns na listagem do diretório.
This is primarily technical terminology used in information technology and computing contexts. In Brazil, 'arquivo comum' is the standard term in IT education and professional settings, while Portugal uses 'ficheiro ordinário'. The term is used to distinguish standard data files from other file system objects in Unix-like operating systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
regular filestandard filenormal filedata file
Antonyms / Antônimos
directorysymbolic linkdevice filesocketpipe

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arquivo comum
Standard technical term used in computing contexts
Portugal
ficheiro ordinário
Portuguese uses 'ficheiro' instead of 'arquivo'
Technical contexts
arquivo regular
Alternative used interchangeably in Brazil

Related Words

file systemfile typeinodefile permissionsfile extension

Related Idioms & Phrases

ordinary file type
regular file permissions
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