secondary format
[ˈsɛkəndɛri ˈfɔrˌmæt]
nounpl: secondary formats
formato secundário
1. A data format or file type that is not the primary or original format, used as an alternative or supplementary version
The document was saved in PDF as a secondary format to ensure compatibility across different devices.
O documento foi salvo em PDF como um formato secundário para garantir compatibilidade entre diferentes dispositivos.
2. In computing and data management, a format used for backup, distribution, or archival purposes
The company uses CSV as a secondary format for data export alongside the native database format.
A empresa usa CSV como um formato secundário para exportação de dados, junto com o formato nativo do banco de dados.
3. A less commonly used or supported format that serves as an alternative option
While JPEG is the primary format, PNG serves as a secondary format for images requiring transparency.
Enquanto JPEG é o formato primário, PNG serve como um formato secundário para imagens que exigem transparência.
This is primarily technical jargon used in IT, software development, and data management contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It reflects the increasing importance of data interoperability and cross-platform compatibility in modern digital workflows. The term is largely neutral and standardized across different regions.
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