standard function
[/ˈstændərd ˈfʌŋkʃən/]
nounpl: standard functions
função padrão
1. A pre-defined function or subroutine built into a programming language or software application that performs a common task without requiring custom implementation
The sqrt() function is a standard function in most programming languages used to calculate square roots.
A função sqrt() é uma função padrão na maioria das linguagens de programação usada para calcular raízes quadradas.
2. A mathematical function that is widely recognized and commonly used across scientific and engineering disciplines
Sine and cosine are standard functions in trigonometry.
Seno e cosseno são funções padrão na trigonometria.
3. A routine operation or procedure that is established as normal practice in a particular context or industry
Quality control checks are a standard function in manufacturing.
As verificações de controle de qualidade são uma função padrão na fabricação.
This term is primarily used in technical and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, with the growing tech industry particularly in São Paulo and Belo Horizonte, this terminology is increasingly common in software development companies. The term emphasizes efficiency and avoiding reinvention of commonly-used procedures, which aligns with modern software engineering principles.
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