switch parameter
[/swɪtʃ pəˈræmɪtər/]
nounpl: switch parameters
parâmetro de comutação
1. In computing and programming, a parameter or argument that acts as a flag to enable or disable a specific feature, function, or behavior in a program or command
The /verbose switch parameter enables detailed output logging in the installation process.
O parâmetro de comutação /verbose habilita o registro detalhado de saída no processo de instalação.
2. A command-line option that controls program execution by toggling functionality on or off
Use the -r switch parameter to enable recursive directory processing.
Use o parâmetro de comutação -r para habilitar o processamento recursivo de diretórios.
This is technical jargon primarily used in software development, system administration, and IT contexts in both Brazil and the USA. The term is language-neutral in international tech communities, though Portuguese translations vary slightly between European and Brazilian variants. Understanding switch parameters is essential for software developers and system administrators across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
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