tracked modification

[/trækd/ /ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: tracked modifications
modificação rastreada
1. A change or alteration to a document, file, or system that is recorded and monitored, allowing users to see what was changed, when it was changed, and who made the change
The editor enabled tracked modifications in the document so all team members could see the revisions before approving them.
O editor ativou a modificação rastreada no documento para que todos os membros da equipe pudessem ver as revisões antes de aprová-las.
2. A feature in software applications that records and displays edits while maintaining a record of the original content
Using tracked modification in Word makes collaborative writing easier and more transparent.
Usar a modificação rastreada no Word facilita a redação colaborativa e a torna mais transparente.
This term is primarily used in corporate, academic, and professional digital environments. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in Microsoft Office training and collaborative work settings. The feature became increasingly important post-pandemic with remote work adoption, making version control and transparency in document editing a standard practice across organizations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
change trackingrevision trackingedit trackingversion control
Antonyms / Antônimos
untracked changehidden modification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modificação rastreada
Standard term used in office software documentation and IT contexts
São Paulo
modificação rastreada / mudança rastreada
Both forms are commonly used in tech companies and corporate environments
Portugal
alteração rastreada / modificação rastreada
Portuguese preference may lean toward 'alteração' in some contexts
USA/Canada
tracked change / tracked modification
'Tracked change' is the more common form in Microsoft Office terminology

Related Words

version controldocument revisionchange logcollaborative editingaudit trail

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn on tracked modifications
accept tracked modifications
review tracked modifications
leave tracked modifications
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