program correctness

[/ˈproʊɡræm kəˈrɛktnəs/]
noun
correção de programa
1. The property or state of a computer program functioning as intended, producing correct outputs for all valid inputs and handling errors appropriately
Program correctness is essential in safety-critical systems like aviation software.
A correção de programa é essencial em sistemas críticos de segurança, como softwares de aviação.
2. The degree to which a program's logic and implementation align with its specifications and requirements
The team conducted extensive testing to ensure program correctness before deployment.
A equipe realizou testes extensivos para garantir a correção do programa antes da implantação.
3. In computer science, the formal verification that a program satisfies its formal specification
Program correctness proofs are used in the development of critical infrastructure software.
Provas de correção de programa são utilizadas no desenvolvimento de softwares de infraestrutura crítica.
This is a specialized technical term used primarily in software engineering, computer science education, and IT industry settings. It's equally important in both Brazilian and American tech communities, where formal verification and software quality assurance are critical concerns. The term reflects the growing emphasis on reliability in software development, particularly in contexts like financial systems, healthcare, and aerospace industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
software correctnessprogram validitycode correctnessalgorithmic correctnessfunctional correctness
Antonyms / Antônimos
program errorsoftware bugprogram failureincorrect implementation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
correção de programa
Standard term used in Brazilian technical and academic contexts
São Paulo
correção de programa / exatidão do programa
Both terms are commonly used in tech companies and universities
Rio de Janeiro
correção de programa
Standard usage in technical communities
Portugal
correção do programa
European Portuguese uses the same term with slight article variation

Related Words

formal verificationdebuggingsoftware testingspecificationcode qualityvalidationbug detection

Related Idioms & Phrases

getting the program right
ensuring program integrity
achieving program fidelity
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