selection tool
[sɪˈlɛkʃən tuːl]
nounpl: selection tools
ferramenta de seleção
1. A software feature or instrument used to select, highlight, or choose specific elements, objects, or areas within a digital interface or document
The rectangle selection tool allows you to select a specific area of the image by dragging.
A ferramenta de seleção retangular permite selecionar uma área específica da imagem arrastando.
2. In graphic design or image editing, a feature that isolates or picks individual items from a larger set for manipulation or editing
Use the lasso selection tool to carefully outline the object you want to edit.
Use a ferramenta de seleção de laço para delinear cuidadosamente o objeto que deseja editar.
3. A mechanism or process for choosing options, items, or candidates from a collection
The application provides a selection tool to filter and choose products by category.
O aplicativo fornece uma ferramenta de seleção para filtrar e escolher produtos por categoria.
This term is primarily used in technical and digital design contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in Adobe Creative Suite, graphic design software, and web development environments. The term has become standardized across Portuguese-speaking regions due to the globalization of software interfaces. In the USA, it's a fundamental concept in digital literacy and is widely taught in schools and design courses.
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