verification stop

[/ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən stɑp/]
nounpl: verification stops
parada de verificação
1. A temporary halt or checkpoint where documents, credentials, or compliance with regulations are examined and confirmed
The police conducted a verification stop at the border to check travelers' passports.
A polícia realizou uma parada de verificação na fronteira para conferir os passaportes dos viajantes.
2. In software development, a point in a process where the system pauses to confirm that requirements or specifications have been met
The verification stop in the deployment pipeline ensures all tests pass before production release.
A parada de verificação no pipeline de implementação garante que todos os testes passem antes do lançamento em produção.
3. A procedural checkpoint in quality control or manufacturing where products are inspected and validated
Every vehicle undergoes a verification stop before leaving the factory.
Todo veículo passa por uma parada de verificação antes de sair da fábrica.
In Brazil, 'parada de verificação' is commonly used in both law enforcement contexts (police checkpoints) and industrial/technical settings (quality control). The term reflects bureaucratic and regulatory procedures that are integral to Brazilian infrastructure, particularly on highways and in manufacturing. In software contexts, it's increasingly used in tech hubs like São Paulo as part of agile and DevOps terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
checkpointinspection pointverification checkpointquality gatecontrol point
Antonyms / Antônimos
continuous flowbypass

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parada de verificação
Standard term used in most contexts
Rio de Janeiro
parada de fiscalização
Common variant emphasizing inspection aspect
São Paulo
ponto de controle de verificação
More formal, technical usage in industrial contexts
Portugal
paragem de verificação
Portuguese variant using 'paragem' instead of 'parada'

Related Words

verificationcheckpointinspectionvalidationauthenticationcompliance checkquality assurance

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass verification
fail verification
go through a verification stop
set up a verification stop
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