targeted update

[ˈtɑːr.ɡɪ.tɪd ˈʌp.deɪt]
nounpl: targeted updates
atualização direcionada
1. A software update designed to fix specific issues, improve particular features, or address vulnerabilities in a limited scope rather than a full system overhaul
The company released a targeted update to fix the security breach affecting older devices.
A empresa lançou uma atualização direcionada para corrigir a falha de segurança que afetava dispositivos mais antigos.
2. An update released for a specific user group, region, or device model
A targeted update was sent only to users experiencing the payment processing error.
Uma atualização direcionada foi enviada apenas para usuários que enfrentavam o erro de processamento de pagamento.
This term is primarily used in technology and software development contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, tech companies commonly use 'atualização direcionada' when communicating with users about limited-scope updates. The term reflects the modern approach to software maintenance where updates are often released incrementally rather than as massive overhauls, which is more efficient and reduces user disruption.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
patch updateincremental updatefocused updateselective update
Antonyms / Antônimos
full system updatemajor updatecomprehensive updateglobal update

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atualização direcionada
Most common usage in tech contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
atualização focada
Alternative used in tech industries; slightly less formal
Rio de Janeiro
atualização alvo
Less common; more literal translation, used occasionally in tech communities
Portugal
atualização direcionada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard usage in European Portuguese tech terminology

Related Words

software patchbug fixsecurity updatehotfixmaintenance releaseupdate rollout

Related Idioms & Phrases

surgical strike update
pinpoint update
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