tangible version

[ˈtændʒɪbəl ˈvɜrʒən]
nounpl: tangible versions
versão tangível
1. A physical, concrete, or material form of something that can be touched or perceived by the senses, as opposed to an abstract or digital form
The company released a tangible version of their software that customers could hold in their hands on a CD.
A empresa lançou uma versão tangível do seu software que os clientes podiam ter em mãos em um CD.
2. A prototype or physical manifestation of an idea, design, or concept that has been made real and touchable
The architect presented a tangible version of the building design as a scale model.
O arquiteto apresentou uma versão tangível do projeto do edifício como um modelo em escala.
3. A concrete or material form of a product, as opposed to digital or intangible forms
Many readers prefer the tangible version of a book over an e-book.
Muitos leitores preferem a versão tangível de um livro em relação a um e-book.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'tangible version' is increasingly used in technology and publishing industries to distinguish physical products from their digital counterparts. This distinction has become more prominent with the rise of e-books, digital media, and cloud-based software. In Brazil, businesses often use this term when emphasizing the importance of physical prototypes or material goods in product development.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
physical versionconcrete versionmaterial formhard copyphysical manifestationtangible form
Antonyms / Antônimos
digital versionvirtual versionintangible versionabstract versiononline version

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
versão tangível
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
versão física
Alternative commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
versão tangível
Formal and standard usage in Portugal
Rio de Janeiro
versão concreta
Alternative colloquial form

Related Words

prototypephysical producthard copytangible assetconcrete manifestationmaterial object

Related Idioms & Phrases

put a tangible version on the table
make something tangible
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