specified path

[ˈspɛsɪfaɪd pæθ]
noun phrasepl: specified paths
caminho especificado
1. A predetermined or explicitly defined route, direction, or course of action
The program follows a specified path to process the data.
O programa segue um caminho especificado para processar os dados.
2. In computing, a file system location that has been clearly defined or designated
You must save the file to the specified path on the server.
Você deve salvar o arquivo no caminho especificado no servidor.
3. A prescribed route or trajectory that must be followed according to instructions
The delivery must follow the specified path to avoid traffic delays.
A entrega deve seguir o caminho especificado para evitar atrasos no trânsito.
This term is primarily used in technical, professional, and instructional contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is especially common in IT, software development, logistics, and administrative procedures where clarity and precision in directions are essential.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
designated pathpredetermined routedefined courseassigned routespecific direction
Antonyms / Antônimos
unspecified pathrandom routeundefined directionarbitrary path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho especificado
Most common usage in formal and technical contexts
São Paulo
caminho especificado
Standard usage in business and IT sectors
Rio de Janeiro
caminho definido
Alternative term sometimes used interchangeably
Portugal
caminho especificado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in technical documentation

Related Words

directoryfile pathroutetrajectorynavigationpathname

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the specified path
stay on the specified path
deviate from the specified path
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