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single-purpose application

[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈpɜrpəs ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: single-purpose applications
aplicação de propósito único
1. A software application designed and developed to perform one specific function or task, with limited or no capability to perform other functions
A calculator is a single-purpose application that only performs mathematical calculations.
Uma calculadora é uma aplicação de propósito único que realiza apenas cálculos matemáticos.
2. In computing, a program that serves a narrow, well-defined role in a system or workflow
The company uses a single-purpose application for tracking employee attendance.
A empresa usa uma aplicação de propósito único para rastrear a presença de funcionários.
Synonyms
specialized applicationdedicated applicationsingle-function applicationniche application
Antonyms
multi-purpose applicationgeneral-purpose applicationsuite applicationcomprehensive application

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicação de propósito único
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese tech industry
São Paulo
app de função única
More informal, commonly used in startup culture
Portugal
aplicação de objectivo único
Uses 'objectivo' instead of 'propósito'; standard in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

do one thing and do it well
focused application
narrowly scoped software
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