usage boundary
[/ˈjuːsɪdʒ ˈbaʊndəri/]
nounpl: usage boundaries
limite de uso
1. The threshold or limit that defines the extent to which something (a word, phrase, resource, service, etc.) can be used appropriately or is permitted to be used
The API has a usage boundary of 10,000 requests per day.
A API tem um limite de uso de 10.000 requisições por dia.
2. The contextual or linguistic limit beyond which a word or expression is considered inappropriate, incorrect, or outside its conventional scope
Understanding the usage boundary of formal versus informal language is crucial for professional writing.
Compreender o limite de uso entre linguagem formal e informal é crucial para a escrita profissional.
3. The maximum extent of permissible usage before restrictions or consequences apply
The software license defines clear usage boundaries for commercial applications.
A licença de software define limites de uso claros para aplicações comerciais.
This term is predominantly used in technical, legal, and linguistic contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in software licensing discussions and API documentation. In the USA, it's commonly used in corporate compliance, linguistics, and technology sectors. The concept reflects modern discussions about responsible usage of resources, digital services, and appropriate language use.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cross the line / ultrapassar o limite
stay within bounds / manter-se dentro dos limites
push the boundaries / expandir os limites
set boundaries / estabelecer limites
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