select function

[sɪˈlɛkt ˈfʌŋkʃən]
nounpl: select functions
função de seleção
1. A feature or operation in software, databases, or programming that allows a user to choose or retrieve specific data or options from a larger set
The select function in SQL allows you to retrieve specific columns from a database table.
A função de seleção em SQL permite recuperar colunas específicas de uma tabela de banco de dados.
2. In user interfaces, a tool that enables the user to pick one or multiple items from a list or group
Click the select function to highlight all the files you want to copy.
Clique na função de seleção para destacar todos os arquivos que deseja copiar.
3. A mathematical or programming operation that identifies and extracts data meeting specific criteria
The select function filtered the records to show only customers from Brazil.
A função de seleção filtrou os registros para mostrar apenas clientes do Brasil.
This is primarily a technical term used in computing and IT across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech companies, 'função de seleção' is the standard term, though many programmers use the English 'select function' directly. The term is neutral across regions and is understood consistently in professional and educational contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
selection toolquery functionfiltering operationpickerretrieval function
Antonyms / Antônimos
deselect functionexclude functionreject function

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
função de seleção
Standard technical term used in IT and computing contexts
Portugal
função de selecção
Portuguese spelling with 'c' instead of 's'; same meaning
Technical/International
select
Often used in its English form in technical documentation and programming

Related Words

database querySQL statementfiltersort functiondata retrievalcursor

Related Idioms & Phrases

select all
select multiple items
select by criteria
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