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primary application

[ˈpraɪ.mer.i ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən]
nounpl: primary applications
aplicação principal
1. The main or principal use or purpose of something
The primary application of this software is data analysis.
A aplicação principal deste software é análise de dados.
2. In computing, the main program or software that performs the core function
The primary application runs in the background to monitor system performance.
A aplicação principal executa em segundo plano para monitorar o desempenho do sistema.
3. The first or most important implementation or use case
The primary application of the new technology is in medical diagnostics.
A aplicação principal da nova tecnologia é no diagnóstico médico.
Synonyms
main applicationprincipal applicationprimary usecore application
Antonyms
secondary applicationauxiliary applicationsupporting application

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicação principal
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
aplicação principal
common in business and tech contexts
Portugal
aplicação primária
alternative form sometimes used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

the primary application of knowledge
primary application in practice
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