validator
[/ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪ.tər/]
nounmasculinepl: validators
validador
1. A person or tool that checks, confirms, or verifies the accuracy, authenticity, or correctness of something
The validator checked all the documents before submission.
O validador verificou todos os documentos antes da submissão.
2. In software development, a program or function that tests whether data meets specified requirements or standards
The email validator ensures the user entered a valid email address.
O validador de email garante que o usuário inseriu um endereço válido.
3. In blockchain technology, a participant who verifies and validates transactions on a network
Bitcoin validators compete to solve complex mathematical problems.
Os validadores de Bitcoin competem para resolver problemas matemáticos complexos.
4. A person authorized to validate or officially confirm something
The ticket validator marked our boarding passes.
O validador de passagens marcou nossos cartões de embarque.
The term 'validator' is widely used in Brazil's growing tech industry, particularly in software development, fintech, and blockchain sectors. It reflects Brazil's increasing digital transformation and adoption of English technical terminology. In Portugal, the term is understood but may be less frequently used in casual contexts. The word is essential in modern tech vocabulary across both Portuguese-speaking regions.
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