predefined rules
[pri-dɪ-ˈfaɪnd ˈrulz]
noun phrasepl: predefined rules
regras predefinidas
1. A set of established guidelines or regulations that are determined in advance before a process, system, or activity begins
The software operates according to predefined rules that cannot be modified by users.
O software funciona de acordo com regras predefinidas que não podem ser modificadas pelos usuários.
2. In programming and automation, instructions that are set before execution to control how a system behaves
These predefined rules ensure consistency in data processing across all departments.
Essas regras predefinidas garantem consistência no processamento de dados em todos os departamentos.
3. In legal or administrative contexts, established procedures or standards that must be followed
All employees must follow the predefined rules outlined in the company handbook.
Todos os funcionários devem seguir as regras predefinidas descritas no manual da empresa.
The term 'predefined rules' is widely used in Brazilian business, technology, and legal contexts to establish order and standardization. In the USA, it's prevalent in software development, compliance documentation, and organizational management. The concept reflects both cultures' emphasis on systematic processes and accountability, though the application may vary between informal Brazilian business practices and more rigid American corporate structures.
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