visible sections
[ˈvɪzəbəl ˈsɛkʃənz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (phrase)
seções visíveis
1. Parts or portions of something that can be seen or perceived by the eye; areas that are not hidden or obscured
The visible sections of the iceberg represent only a small portion of its total mass.
As seções visíveis do iceberg representam apenas uma pequena porção de sua massa total.
2. In computing or design, the parts of a webpage, document, or interface that appear on screen without scrolling
The designer ensured that the most important content appeared in the visible sections of the homepage.
O designer garantiu que o conteúdo mais importante aparecesse nas seções visíveis da página inicial.
3. In anatomy or medicine, body parts or organs that can be observed externally or through examination
The doctor examined all visible sections of the patient's skin for any abnormalities.
O médico examinou todas as seções visíveis da pele do paciente em busca de anormalidades.
The phrase is commonly used in both Brazilian and American English contexts, particularly in technology, design, and medical fields. In Brazil, discussions about 'seções visíveis' are frequent in UI/UX design and web development communities. The concept is culturally neutral but gains importance in digital contexts where user experience design prioritizes what appears in the 'viewport' or 'visible sections' of screens.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the tip of the iceberg (visible sections masking larger hidden reality)
what you see is what you get (emphasizing visible sections)
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