selective update
[/sɪˈlɛktɪv ˈʌpdeɪt/]
nounpl: selective updates
atualização seletiva
1. A process of updating only specific components, records, or sections of a system, database, or software without modifying the entire system
The IT department performed a selective update to fix security vulnerabilities without disrupting daily operations.
O departamento de TI realizou uma atualização seletiva para corrigir vulnerabilidades de segurança sem interromper as operações diárias.
2. In computing, updating only chosen fields or records in a database rather than replacing all data
A selective update allowed the company to modify customer contact information while preserving transaction history.
Uma atualização seletiva permitiu que a empresa modificasse informações de contato de clientes preservando o histórico de transações.
3. In software development, installing updates for specific applications or modules only
Users can choose a selective update to upgrade only the features they need.
Os usuários podem escolher uma atualização seletiva para aprimorar apenas os recursos que precisam.
This term is primarily used in technical and corporate environments in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the English term 'update' is commonly used even when speaking Portuguese in IT contexts, so you may hear 'atualização seletiva' or simply 'selective update' interchangeably in tech companies. This reflects Brazil's significant tech industry and English-language influence in the sector.
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