verification function
[/ˌverɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈfʌŋkʃən/]
nounpl: verification functions
função de verificação
1. A computational or algorithmic process designed to confirm the authenticity, validity, or correctness of data, information, or system behavior
The verification function checks whether the user's password matches the stored hash.
A função de verificação verifica se a senha do usuário corresponde ao hash armazenado.
2. In cryptography and security, a mathematical function used to validate digital signatures or certificates
The verification function ensures that the digital signature was created by the legitimate sender.
A função de verificação garante que a assinatura digital foi criada pelo remetente legítimo.
3. In software testing and quality assurance, a routine that validates that output matches expected results
Each test includes a verification function to ensure the system behaves correctly.
Cada teste inclui uma função de verificação para garantir que o sistema se comporta corretamente.
This is a technical term prevalent in software development, cybersecurity, and IT industries in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the globalized nature of technology terminology, with the English term often used even in Portuguese-speaking environments, though 'função de verificação' is the proper Portuguese equivalent used in formal documentation and education.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pass the verification function
run a verification function
call the verification function
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