programmed alteration
[/ˈproʊɡræmd ɔːlˈtɛreɪʃən/]
nounpl: programmed alterations
alteração programada
1. A planned or predetermined change made to something according to a set of instructions or schedule
The software includes a programmed alteration that automatically updates the system every midnight.
O software inclui uma alteração programada que atualiza automaticamente o sistema toda meia-noite.
2. In genetics or biology, a deliberate modification of DNA or cellular material through engineered processes
Scientists studied the effects of programmed alteration in laboratory organisms.
Os cientistas estudaram os efeitos da alteração programada em organismos de laboratório.
3. In manufacturing, a scheduled or automated change to production parameters or specifications
The factory implemented a programmed alteration of temperature settings during different production phases.
A fábrica implementou uma alteração programada das configurações de temperatura durante diferentes fases de produção.
This term is primarily used in technical, scientific, and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It reflects modern technological vocabulary and is especially prevalent in discussions of software development, genetic research, and manufacturing processes. In Brazilian Portuguese, the term 'alteração programada' is the standard terminology in these specialized fields.
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