requirement modification
[/rɪˈkwaɪərmənt ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: requirement modifications
modificação de requisito
1. A change or alteration made to a specified need, condition, or prerequisite in a project, contract, or system
The client requested a requirement modification to include additional security features in the software.
O cliente solicitou uma modificação de requisito para incluir recursos de segurança adicionais no software.
2. In project management and software development, an approved change to the scope or specifications previously agreed upon
The requirement modification was documented and approved by all stakeholders before implementation.
A modificação de requisito foi documentada e aprovada por todas as partes interessadas antes da implementação.
3. A formal adjustment to the criteria or standards that must be met for project completion or product delivery
Budget constraints necessitated a requirement modification in the project timeline.
As restrições orçamentárias necessitaram de uma modificação de requisito no cronograma do projeto.
In Brazilian corporate and tech culture, requirement modifications are common in agile development environments and are typically managed through formal change control processes. In the USA, this term is prevalent in government contracting and large-scale software projects where documentation and approval trails are critical. The frequency and acceptance of requirement modifications varies by organizational culture and project phase.
Related Idioms & Phrases
scope creep (related concept of uncontrolled requirement modifications)
change order (document formalizing requirement modifications)
moving the goalposts (informal reference to requirement modifications)
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