single-user software

[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈjuːzər ˈsɔːftwɛər]
nounpl: single-user software (invariable) or single-user softwares
software de usuário único
1. Computer application or program designed to be used by one person at a time on a single computer or device
Microsoft Word is typically single-user software that runs on individual computers.
Microsoft Word é tipicamente um software de usuário único que funciona em computadores individuais.
2. Software that does not support concurrent access or simultaneous logins from multiple users
The accounting program was single-user software, limiting its use in larger organizations.
O programa de contabilidade era um software de usuário único, limitando seu uso em organizações maiores.
This term is primarily used in technical and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate environments, the distinction between single-user and multi-user software is crucial for licensing and IT infrastructure planning. European Portuguese users may prefer 'software de utilizador único' following regional linguistic conventions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
single-user applicationpersonal softwaredesktop softwarestandalone software
Antonyms / Antônimos
multi-user softwareclient-server softwareenterprise softwarenetwork software

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
software de usuário único
Standard translation used in most of Brazil
São Paulo
software de usuário único / software mono-usuário
More technical term 'mono-usuário' sometimes used in IT environments
Portugal
software de utilizador único
Uses 'utilizador' instead of 'usuário' as per European Portuguese standard
USA/General English
single-user software
Standard IT terminology in North America

Related Words

multi-user softwareuser licensesoftware applicationdesktop computingconcurrent usersoftware licensing

Related Idioms & Phrases

one user at a time
personal use only
standalone application
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