serviceable device
[ˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl dɪˈvaɪs]
nounpl: serviceable devices
dispositivo funcional
1. A tool, machine, or equipment that is in good working condition and fit for its intended purpose
The old printer is still a serviceable device for basic copying tasks.
A impressora antiga ainda é um dispositivo funcional para tarefas básicas de cópia.
2. Equipment that is adequate and reliable enough for practical use, though not necessarily new or optimal
Despite its age, the laptop remains a serviceable device for everyday office work.
Apesar da idade, o laptop permanece um dispositivo funcional para o trabalho de escritório do dia a dia.
This term is commonly used in technical, professional, and everyday contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to describe equipment that still functions adequately despite age or wear. It reflects a practical approach to equipment maintenance and resource usage.
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