precondition
[/ˌpriːkənˈdɪʃən/]
nounpl: preconditions
pré-condição
1. a condition that must be fulfilled before something else can happen or be done
Passing the entrance exam is a precondition for admission to the university.
Passar no exame de entrada é uma pré-condição para a admissão na universidade.
2. a prerequisite or necessary requirement that must exist beforehand
Trust is a precondition for any successful business partnership.
A confiança é uma pré-condição para qualquer parceria comercial bem-sucedida.
3. in logic and programming, a condition that must be true at the start of a process or function
The precondition for this algorithm requires that the input array is sorted.
A pré-condição para este algoritmo exige que o array de entrada esteja ordenado.
In Brazilian business and academic Portuguese, 'pré-condição' is widely used in formal documents and negotiations. The term is often used in contract discussions and project management. In Portugal, the usage is similar but slightly less common than in Brazil, where international business terminology is more prevalent. The word reflects the importance placed on establishing clear requirements before proceeding with agreements or processes.
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