substantial version

[/səbˈstænʃəl ˈvɜːrʒən/]
noun phrasepl: substantial versions
versão substancial
1. A significant or major revision of a document, software, or creative work that contains considerable changes or improvements rather than minor updates
The software company released a substantial version update that completely redesigned the user interface.
A empresa de software lançou uma versão substancial que redesenhou completamente a interface do usuário.
2. An edition or iteration of something that represents meaningful progress or development from previous versions
This is a substantial version of the report with detailed analysis and new findings.
Esta é uma versão substancial do relatório com análise detalhada e novas descobertas.
3. A comprehensive or complete rendition of a work, as opposed to an abridged or preliminary version
The publisher released the substantial version of the novel rather than the condensed edition.
A editora lançou a versão substancial do romance em vez da edição condensada.
The term 'substantial version' is commonly used in technology and software development contexts across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is frequently used by tech companies and developers when discussing major software releases or updates. The concept aligns with semantic versioning practices where substantial changes warrant a major version number increment (e.g., version 2.0 vs 1.5).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
major versionsignificant updatecomprehensive versionfull versionexpanded version
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor versionpatch versionabridged versionpreview versionbeta version

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
versão substancial
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
versão substancial / versão maior
Common in tech industry contexts
Portugal
versão substancial
Equivalent usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

version controlsoftware releaseupdaterevisioneditioniteration

Related Idioms & Phrases

a substantial version ahead
move to a substantial version
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