write permission

[/raɪt pərˈmɪʃən/]
nounpl: write permissions
permissão de escrita
1. The authorization or access right that allows a user or process to create, modify, or delete files or data in a computer system
The user needs write permission to save changes to the document.
O usuário precisa de permissão de escrita para salvar alterações no documento.
2. In file systems and operating systems, a specific privilege level that grants the ability to modify file contents or create new files in a directory
I don't have write permission on that folder, so I cannot create new files there.
Eu não tenho permissão de escrita nessa pasta, então não posso criar novos arquivos lá.
This is primarily a technical term used in computing and information technology contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It became standardized with the proliferation of computers and the internet. In Brazil, the term is used identically to English-speaking countries, as most technical documentation and software interfaces use this terminology regardless of region.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
write accessediting permissionmodification rightswrite privilege
Antonyms / Antônimos
read-only permissionno write accessrestricted access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permissão de escrita
Most common term used in technical contexts
São Paulo
permissão de escrita
Standard term used in tech companies
Rio de Janeiro
permissão de escrita
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
permissão de escrita
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'direito de escrita' is used

Related Words

read permissionexecute permissionfile permissionsaccess controlchmod

Related Idioms & Phrases

grant write permission
deny write permission
revoke write permission
lack write permission
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