simple entry

[/ˈsɪmpəl ˈɛntri/]
noun phrasepl: simple entries
entrada simples
1. A basic or uncomplicated record, item, or piece of information entered into a system, document, or list
The database required only a simple entry of the customer's name and email address.
O banco de dados exigia apenas uma entrada simples do nome e endereço de e-mail do cliente.
2. In accounting, a single transaction recorded in one account only
A simple entry in the ledger recorded the cash payment directly.
Uma entrada simples no livro-razão registrou o pagamento em dinheiro diretamente.
3. A basic submission or participation in a competition or contest
Her simple entry into the art competition won first prize.
Sua entrada simples no concurso de arte ganhou o primeiro prêmio.
The term 'simple entry' is commonly used in Brazilian business and technology sectors, particularly in accounting and data management. In Portugal, the usage is identical. The phrase reflects the practical, straightforward approach to record-keeping in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking business environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
basic entrysimple recordstraightforward submission
Antonyms / Antônimos
complex entrydouble entrycompound entry

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrada simples
standard usage in business and administrative contexts
São Paulo
entrada simples
common in corporate and financial terminology
Portugal
entrada simples
used similarly in Portuguese business contexts

Related Words

entryrecordinputsubmissiondata entry

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a simple entry
submit a simple entry
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