single-access operation

[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈækses ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: single-access operations
operação de acesso único
1. A computational or system operation that requires or allows only one access point or one concurrent user/process to interact with a resource at a time
The database implemented single-access operation to prevent data corruption during critical transactions.
O banco de dados implementou operação de acesso único para evitar corrupção de dados durante transações críticas.
2. In computing, a process or procedure that can be executed or accessed by only one entity at a given moment
Single-access operation ensures data consistency in legacy systems without advanced locking mechanisms.
A operação de acesso único garante consistência de dados em sistemas legados sem mecanismos avançados de bloqueio.
3. A system design principle where a shared resource is protected from simultaneous access
The file system uses single-access operation to manage concurrent file modifications.
O sistema de arquivos usa operação de acesso único para gerenciar modificações simultâneas de arquivos.
This is primarily a technical term used in computer science and software engineering. It is employed similarly in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English technical contexts, with minimal cultural variation. The term is more commonly found in academic papers, technical documentation, and professional IT environments than in everyday speech.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exclusive access operationmutual exclusion operationserialized operationnon-concurrent operation
Antonyms / Antônimos
multi-access operationconcurrent operationparallel operationshared access operation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operação de acesso único
Standard technical term used in computing and IT contexts
Portugal
operação de acesso exclusivo
Alternative term sometimes used in Portuguese technical literature
Technical/Academic
operação com acesso serializado
More formal or academic variation in both Brazilian and European Portuguese

Related Words

mutexlock mechanismresource allocationconcurrency controlserializationcritical sectionsemaphore

Related Idioms & Phrases

one at a time
exclusive access
mutual exclusion
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