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standard software

[ˈstændərd ˈsɔftwɛr]
nounpl: standard software / standard softwares
software padrão
1. Pre-packaged, commercially available software designed to perform common business or general-purpose functions for a wide range of users, as opposed to custom-built or bespoke software
Most small businesses rely on standard software like Microsoft Office for their daily operations.
A maioria das pequenas empresas depende de software padrão como Microsoft Office para suas operações diárias.
2. Off-the-shelf software that follows industry conventions and is readily available for purchase or download
The IT department decided to implement standard software solutions instead of developing custom applications.
O departamento de TI decidiu implementar soluções de software padrão em vez de desenvolver aplicações personalizadas.
Synonyms
off-the-shelf softwarecommercial softwarepackaged softwareCOTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf)
Antonyms
custom softwarebespoke softwareproprietary softwaretailor-made software

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
software padrão
Most common term used in Brazil for commercial off-the-shelf software
São Paulo
software pronto para uso
Alternative expression emphasizing ready-to-use nature
Portugal
software de prateleira
Portuguese variant, literally 'shelf software', emphasizing commercial availability
General Brazilian
software comercial
Alternative term emphasizing commercial nature

Related Idioms & Phrases

off-the-shelf solution
out-of-the-box solution
plug-and-play software
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