required arguments

[/rɪˈkwaɪərd ˈɑrɡjəmənts/]
noun phrase
argumentos obrigatórios
1. In programming and computing, the parameters or inputs that must be provided to a function, method, or command for it to execute properly; these arguments cannot be omitted
The function requires three required arguments before it can be called successfully.
A função requer três argumentos obrigatórios antes de ser chamada com sucesso.
2. In command-line interfaces, the necessary parameters that must accompany a command for proper execution
This command has two required arguments: filename and destination path.
Este comando tem dois argumentos obrigatórios: nome do arquivo e caminho de destino.
3. In general usage, information or data that must be supplied in order for a process or operation to proceed
The form submission failed because some required arguments were missing.
O envio do formulário falhou porque alguns argumentos obrigatórios estavam faltando.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development and programming contexts. It is standardized terminology used by developers and programmers worldwide, including in Brazil and Portugal, with no significant regional variation in technical documentation or code comments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mandatory parametersrequired parameterscompulsory argumentsessential arguments
Antonyms / Antônimos
optional argumentsoptional parametersdefault arguments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
argumentos obrigatórios
Standard term used in tech documentation and programming communities
Portugal
argumentos obrigatórios
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts
São Paulo (Tech Hub)
argumentos obrigatórios / argumentos requeridos
Both terms commonly used in software development companies

Related Words

function parameterscommand-line interfaceoptional argumentsparameter passingfunction signature

Related Idioms & Phrases

missing required arguments
provide the required arguments
fulfill the required arguments
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