status flags
[/ˈsteɪtəs flægz/]
nounpl: status flags
sinalizadores de status
1. In computing, binary indicators or boolean variables that represent the state or condition of a system, process, or operation at a given moment
The CPU uses status flags to indicate whether the last operation resulted in zero, overflow, or a carry condition.
A CPU usa sinalizadores de status para indicar se a última operação resultou em zero, estouro ou condição de transporte.
2. Markers or signals used to track the completion, error state, or availability status of a task or resource
The application checks the status flags before attempting to write data to the file.
A aplicação verifica os sinalizadores de status antes de tentar escrever dados no arquivo.
3. In software development, flags that indicate whether certain conditions have been met or events have occurred
The program uses status flags to determine whether initialization is complete.
O programa usa sinalizadores de status para determinar se a inicialização foi concluída.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in computer science, software engineering, and systems programming contexts. It is universally understood in the IT industry in both Brazil and the USA, with minimal regional variation. The term is crucial in low-level programming, assembly language, and microprocessor architecture discussions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
set a status flag - definir um sinalizador de status
clear a status flag - limpar um sinalizador de status
check a status flag - verificar um sinalizador de status
status flags indicate - sinalizadores de status indicam
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