single-user program

[/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈjuːzər ˈproʊɡræm/]
nounpl: single-user programs
programa de usuário único
1. A computer program designed to be used by only one person at a time, with no capability for multiple simultaneous users
This single-user program cannot handle concurrent access from different workstations.
Este programa de usuário único não pode lidar com acesso simultâneo de diferentes estações de trabalho.
2. Software that operates on a personal computer or workstation intended for individual use rather than networked or shared environments
The accounting software is a single-user program that runs on one desktop computer.
O software de contabilidade é um programa de usuário único que funciona em um computador desktop.
This is technical terminology primarily used in computing and information technology contexts. The term became more prominent during the personal computer revolution of the 1980s-1990s when distinguishing between single-user desktop software and enterprise multi-user systems was important for business decisions. In Brazil, this distinction remains relevant in IT departments and tech discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
single-user softwarepersonal computer programstandalone programnon-networked application
Antonyms / Antônimos
multi-user programnetwork applicationenterprise softwareconcurrent-access program

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
programa de usuário único
most common technical term in Brazil
São Paulo
programa monousuário
alternative technical term sometimes used
Portugal
programa de utilizador único
uses 'utilizador' instead of 'usuário'
General USA/Canada
single-user program
standard IT terminology in North America

Related Words

multi-user programapplication softwarestandalone applicationdesktop software

Related Idioms & Phrases

one-user operation
dedicated single-access software
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