software requirement

[ˈsɔftˌwɛr rɪˈkwaɪrmənt]
nounpl: software requirements
requisito de software
1. A specification or condition that a software system must satisfy or possess to meet stakeholder needs and project objectives
The software requirement states that the application must process 1,000 transactions per second.
O requisito de software estabelece que a aplicação deve processar 1.000 transações por segundo.
2. A documented need or constraint that guides the design, development, and testing of software
Each software requirement must be clear, testable, and traceable throughout the project lifecycle.
Cada requisito de software deve ser claro, testável e rastreável durante todo o ciclo de vida do projeto.
3. A functional or non-functional specification that defines what a software system should do or how it should perform
Security is a critical software requirement for the banking application.
Segurança é um requisito de software crítico para a aplicação bancária.
Software requirement is a foundational term in IT project management across both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it's widely used in corporate environments, tech startups, and academic settings following international software engineering standards. The term is critical in formal project documentation, agile ceremonies, and compliance processes, reflecting the global standardization of software development practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
software specificationfunctional requirementsystem requirementuser requirementtechnical specification
Antonyms / Antônimos
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Regional Variations

General Brazilian
requisito de software
Standard term used in software development documentation and project management
São Paulo
requisito de software
Commonly used in tech hubs and IT companies; sometimes abbreviated as 'req'
Rio de Janeiro
requisito de software
Standard usage in software development companies and universities
Portugal
requisito de software
Identical usage; formal term in Portuguese IT industry

Related Words

requirements analysisrequirements engineeringspecification documentacceptance criteriause casefunctional requirementnon-functional requirementquality attribute

Related Idioms & Phrases

gather requirements
define requirements
meet the requirements
trace requirements
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