predefined options
[pri-ˈdi-fīnd ˈäp-shənz]
nounpl: predefined options
opções predefinidas
1. A set of predetermined choices or settings established in advance, typically in software, systems, or forms, that users can select from without creating custom entries
The form provides predefined options for country selection to ensure data consistency.
O formulário oferece opções predefinidas para seleção de país para garantir consistência dos dados.
2. Pre-established configurations or alternatives available to users before customization or modification
Users can choose from predefined options or create their own custom settings.
Os usuários podem escolher entre opções predefinidas ou criar suas próprias configurações personalizadas.
This term is predominantly used in technology, software development, and digital interfaces in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly found in IT documentation, user manuals, and software interfaces. The concept reflects modern digital culture where convenience and standardization are valued. In Portugal, the hyphenated form 'pré-definidas' is more formally correct, though the non-hyphenated version is increasingly common.
Related Idioms & Phrases
stick with the predefined options
go beyond predefined options
limited to predefined options
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