scalable vector graphics
[/ˈskeɪləbəl ˈvɛktər ˈɡræfɪks/]
noun
gráficos vetoriais escaláveis
1. An XML-based vector image format that allows images to be scaled to any size without losing quality, commonly used for web graphics, logos, and animations
The company redesigned their logo using scalable vector graphics to ensure it looks perfect on all devices.
A empresa redesenhou seu logotipo usando gráficos vetoriais escaláveis para garantir que ficasse perfeito em todos os dispositivos.
2. A W3C standard file format (SVG) for describing 2D graphics and graphical applications
Developers prefer scalable vector graphics because they can be manipulated programmatically with CSS and JavaScript.
Os desenvolvedores preferem gráficos vetoriais escaláveis porque podem ser manipulados programaticamente com CSS e JavaScript.
This is primarily a technical term used in web development, graphic design, and IT sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the term is commonly used in tech companies, design agencies, and university computer science programs. The acronym 'SVG' is internationally recognized and often used interchangeably with the full term, even in Portuguese-speaking contexts. The technology became increasingly important as responsive web design emerged, making it essential knowledge for modern web developers in both countries.
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