technical correctness
[ˈtɛknɪkəl kəˈrɛktnəs]
noun
correção técnica
1. Adherence to rules, standards, and procedures in a specific technical field or discipline, without necessarily considering other factors like efficiency, elegance, or purpose.
The code has technical correctness but is poorly optimized for performance.
O código tem correção técnica, mas está mal otimizado para desempenho.
2. Accuracy in following established conventions and requirements of a craft, art, or professional practice.
The musician demonstrated technical correctness in playing the difficult passage.
O músico demonstrou correção técnica ao tocar a passagem difícil.
3. Proper execution according to formal specifications or official guidelines, even if the result may lack creativity or practicality.
While the essay achieved technical correctness, it lacked originality and depth.
Embora o ensaio tenha alcançado correção técnica, lhe faltou originalidade e profundidade.
In Brazilian tech and academic culture, 'correção técnica' is often distinguished from 'qualidade' (quality) or 'elegância' (elegance), reflecting a distinction between mere compliance with rules versus excellence. In American contexts, the term is frequently used in programming and engineering to emphasize that code or solutions work according to specifications but may not be optimal or user-friendly.
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