requirements document

[/rɪˈkwaɪrmənts ˈdɒkjəmənt/]
nounpl: requirements documents
documento de requisitos
1. A formal written specification that outlines all the functional and non-functional requirements for a software project, system, or product
The requirements document clearly defined all features needed for the mobile application.
O documento de requisitos definiu claramente todas as funcionalidades necessárias para o aplicativo móvel.
2. A comprehensive document used in project management and software development that serves as a blueprint for developers and stakeholders
Before development began, the team reviewed the requirements document with all stakeholders.
Antes do desenvolvimento começar, a equipe revisou o documento de requisitos com todas as partes interessadas.
In both Brazilian and American tech industries, the requirements document is a critical artifact in Agile and waterfall methodologies. Brazilian companies increasingly adopt Agile practices, making requirements documents more flexible and iterative rather than static. In corporate America, especially in large enterprises, formal requirements documents remain standard practice for compliance and legal purposes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
specification documentrequirements specificationfunctional specificationSRS (Software Requirements Specification)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
documento de requisitos
Most common term in Brazilian tech industry
São Paulo
documento de requisitos / especificação funcional
Business and tech hubs often use both terms interchangeably
Portugal
documento de requisitos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, with occasional use of 'especificação de requisitos'

Related Words

specificationsuser storiesacceptance criteriascope statementfunctional requirementsnon-functional requirementsproject charter

Related Idioms & Phrases

sign off on the requirements document
lock down the requirements
gather requirements
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