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technical writing

[ˈtɛknɪkəl ˈraɪtɪŋ]
noun
redação técnica
1. A form of writing that explains complex technical information in a clear, concise manner for a specific audience, often used in instruction manuals, user guides, and documentation.
The technical writing team created comprehensive documentation for the software product.
A equipe de redação técnica criou documentação abrangente para o produto de software.
2. The profession or practice of writing documents that communicate specialized information to users or stakeholders.
She pursued a career in technical writing after completing her certification program.
Ela seguiu carreira em redação técnica após completar seu programa de certificação.
Synonyms
technical documentationtechnical communicationdocumentation writing
Antonyms
creative writingliterary writingfiction writing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redação técnica
Most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
escrita técnica
Alternative used in business contexts
Portugal
escrita técnica
Preferred term in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
documentação técnica
Often used interchangeably for the documentation aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

plain language documentation
user-centered writing
keeping it simple
document the process
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