transaction processing

[/trænˈzækʃən ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/]
noun
processamento de transações
1. The handling and execution of business transactions, typically in a computer system, ensuring they are completed accurately and securely
The bank upgraded its transaction processing system to handle more simultaneous operations.
O banco atualizou seu sistema de processamento de transações para lidar com mais operações simultâneas.
2. In computing, the management of database operations to ensure data consistency and integrity, following ACID principles
Proper transaction processing prevents data corruption during system failures.
O processamento adequado de transações previne corrupção de dados durante falhas do sistema.
3. The process of validating, recording, and completing financial or commercial exchanges between parties
Real-time transaction processing allows customers to see their payment confirmations instantly.
O processamento de transações em tempo real permite que clientes vejam suas confirmações de pagamento instantaneamente.
This is a technical term widely used in both Brazilian and American financial and IT industries. In Brazil, it gained prominence with the expansion of digital banking and fintech companies. The term is essential in discussions about payment systems, e-commerce platforms, and banking infrastructure modernization. It reflects the globalization of financial technology, with the same terminology used across different countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
transaction handlingdata processingpayment processingorder processing
Antonyms / Antônimos
manual processingbatch processing (in some contexts)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processamento de transações
Standard term used in banking and IT sectors throughout Brazil
São Paulo
processamento de transações
Commonly used in financial technology and banking hubs
Rio de Janeiro
processamento de transações
Used in financial services and technology companies
Portugal
processamento de transações
Identical term used in Portuguese banking and technology sectors

Related Words

transactiondatabase managementACID compliancepayment gatewaysettlementclearance

Related Idioms & Phrases

end-to-end transaction processing
high-volume transaction processing
transaction processing system (TPS)
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