wholesale update
[/ˈhoʊlseɪl ʌpˈdeɪt/]
nounpl: wholesale updates
atualização em massa
1. A comprehensive or large-scale update that affects multiple systems, components, or records simultaneously, often replacing or modifying a significant portion of existing data or software
The company decided to implement a wholesale update of all their outdated servers.
A empresa decidiu implementar uma atualização em massa de todos os seus servidores desatualizados.
2. A complete overhaul or replacement of something rather than incremental changes
The new management team decided on a wholesale update of the company's policies.
A nova equipe de gestão decidiu por uma atualização em massa das políticas da empresa.
This term is predominantly used in technical and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate culture, 'atualização em massa' is frequently used when discussing IT infrastructure changes or policy reforms. In the USA, 'wholesale update' is common in tech industry jargon, particularly in software development and enterprise IT management. The term reflects a preference for comprehensive, decisive changes rather than gradual improvements.
NYC Slang
full sweep, complete revamp, system overhaul
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