poorly-optimized system

[/ˈpɔːrli ˈɒptɪmaɪzd ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: poorly-optimized systems
sistema mal otimizado
1. A computer system, software application, or process that has not been adequately improved for efficiency, performance, or resource utilization
The company's poorly-optimized system caused frequent crashes and slow response times.
O sistema mal otimizado da empresa causava travamentos frequentes e tempos de resposta lentos.
2. Technology infrastructure or code that consumes excessive computing resources without delivering proportional performance benefits
A poorly-optimized system can waste bandwidth, CPU power, and memory unnecessarily.
Um sistema mal otimizado pode desperdiçar largura de banda, poder de processamento e memória desnecessariamente.
This term is commonly used in both Brazilian and American tech industries when discussing software development, system administration, and IT infrastructure challenges. In Brazil, companies often prioritize optimization discussions during 'reuniões técnicas' (technical meetings). The phrase reflects the growing importance of system performance in business operations across both cultures.
NYC Slang
junky system, clunky system, or hot mess
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inefficient systemsuboptimal systemunoptimized systemslow systemresource-heavy system
Antonyms / Antônimos
well-optimized systemefficient systemhigh-performance systemstreamlined systemlean system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema mal otimizado
Standard and most commonly used term in Brazilian Portuguese tech industry
São Paulo
sistema desotimizado
Less common variant, sometimes used in tech communities
Rio de Janeiro
sistema mal otimizado
Uses standard Brazilian Portuguese terminology
Portugal
sistema mal otimizado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; European Portuguese uses identical terminology in tech context

Related Words

optimizationperformanceinefficiencybottleneckresource managementrefactoringcode optimization

Related Idioms & Phrases

running on fumes
not firing on all cylinders
bottleneck in the system
technical debt
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