user-defined section

[/ˈjuːzər dɪˈfaɪnd ˈsɛkʃən/]
nounpl: user-defined sections
seção definida pelo usuário
1. A customizable segment or area in software, documents, or systems that is created and configured by the end user according to their specific needs and requirements
In the document template, you can create a user-defined section to store your company's branding information.
No modelo de documento, você pode criar uma seção definida pelo usuário para armazenar informações de marca da sua empresa.
2. A programming or configuration feature that allows non-technical users to customize portions of an application without modifying core code
The software allows administrators to add a user-defined section in the settings menu for custom parameters.
O software permite que administradores adicionem uma seção definida pelo usuário no menu de configurações para parâmetros personalizados.
This is a technical term commonly used in IT, software development, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese tech communities, it's frequently used in software manuals, training materials, and corporate environments. The term reflects the modern emphasis on user empowerment and customization in software design.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
custom sectioncustomizable segmentconfigurable areapersonalized section
Antonyms / Antônimos
predefined sectionfixed sectionsystem sectiondefault section

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
seção definida pelo usuário
Standard technical term used in software and documentation
São Paulo
seção customizada pelo usuário
Common alternative using anglicism 'customizada' in tech sectors
Portugal
secção definida pelo utilizador
Uses European Portuguese spelling 'secção' and 'utilizador' instead of 'usuário'

Related Words

user-defined functioncustomizationconfigurationtemplateparameteruser interface

Related Idioms & Phrases

to define a section
user-driven customization
tailored to user specifications
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