query function
[ˈkwɪri ˈfʌŋkʃən]
nounpl: query functions
função de consulta
1. A programming function or database operation designed to retrieve, search, or extract specific information from a database or data structure
The query function returned all users with accounts created in the last month.
A função de consulta retornou todos os usuários com contas criadas no último mês.
2. A built-in or user-defined routine in software that processes search requests and returns matching results
We implemented a custom query function to filter data by multiple criteria.
Implementamos uma função de consulta personalizada para filtrar dados por múltiplos critérios.
3. In search engines or information retrieval systems, a mechanism that processes user queries and locates relevant documents or records
The search engine's query function uses natural language processing to understand user intent.
A função de consulta do mecanismo de busca usa processamento de linguagem natural para entender a intenção do usuário.
This is a technical term widely used in software development, data science, and IT industries in both Brazil and the United States. It is fundamental to programming education and professional practice. In Brazilian tech companies, 'função de consulta' is the standard terminology, though developers often use English terminology in code and documentation.
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