single-function abilities
[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈfʌŋkʃən əˈbɪlɪtiz]
nounpl: single-function abilities
habilidades de função única
1. Skills or capabilities that are designed to perform or accomplish only one specific task or purpose
Early smartphones had single-function abilities and could only make calls and send text messages.
Os primeiros smartphones tinham habilidades de função única e só podiam fazer chamadas e enviar mensagens de texto.
2. In technology and software, programs or tools that are specialized to execute a single operation rather than multiple functions
The calculator app demonstrates single-function abilities by focusing solely on mathematical computations.
O aplicativo de calculadora demonstra habilidades de função única ao focar apenas em cálculos matemáticos.
3. In human or artificial intelligence contexts, competencies limited to performing one particular action or solving one type of problem
These robots possess single-function abilities and cannot adapt to different tasks without reprogramming.
Esses robôs possuem habilidades de função única e não conseguem se adaptar a diferentes tarefas sem reprogramação.
This term is commonly used in technology sectors in both Brazil and the USA to describe outdated or limited devices. In corporate environments, there's often a shift from single-function abilities toward multi-functional or integrated systems. The concept reflects broader trends in digitalization and automation across Portuguese-speaking and English-speaking markets.
Related Idioms & Phrases
jack of all trades, master of none (opposite concept)
one-trick pony (informal equivalent)
specialized tool for the job
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