shared library

[/ʃɛrd ˈlaɪbreri/]
nounpl: shared libraries
biblioteca compartilhada
1. A collection of books, resources, or digital materials that are owned and accessed jointly by multiple people or institutions
The shared library at the community center serves all residents in the neighborhood.
A biblioteca compartilhada no centro comunitário atende todos os residentes do bairro.
2. (Computing) A collection of reusable software code, functions, or routines that multiple programs can access and use simultaneously
The operating system uses a shared library to manage memory efficiently across different applications.
O sistema operacional usa uma biblioteca compartilhada para gerenciar memória de forma eficiente entre diferentes aplicativos.
3. A digital platform or repository where resources, documents, or knowledge are pooled for collective access and use
The team stored all project files in a shared library to facilitate collaboration.
A equipe armazenou todos os arquivos do projeto em uma biblioteca compartilhada para facilitar a colaboração.
In Brazil, shared libraries represent an important aspect of community development and digital democratization. Public libraries like those in major cities often function as shared cultural spaces. In computing contexts, shared libraries are fundamental to software development and are widely discussed in tech communities in both Brazil and the USA. The concept aligns with Brazil's growing emphasis on collaborative work environments and open-source software adoption.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shared repositorycollective librarycommon libraryresource pooldynamic library (computing)
Antonyms / Antônimos
private librarypersonal libraryexclusive librarystatic library (computing)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
biblioteca compartilhada
Standard term used in both academic and everyday contexts
São Paulo
biblioteca compartilhada
Commonly used in tech companies and universities
Rio de Janeiro
biblioteca compartilhada
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'biblioteca comum'
Portugal
biblioteca partilhada
Uses 'partilhada' instead of 'compartilhada'; common in Portuguese libraries

Related Words

library systemdigital libraryresource sharingcollaborative platformrepositorycollectiondynamic link library (DLL)open access

Related Idioms & Phrases

pooling resources
collective knowledge
open to all
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