noun
Computing term referring to the intended purpose or behavior of a system, component, or data exchange. Often used in specifications and design discussions.
このAPIの授受特性は、クライアントとサーバー間のデータ同期を意図している。
The intent of this API is to synchronize data between the client and server.
Compound of 授受 (giving and receiving) and 特性 (characteristics). The exact derivation is uncertain; it is a technical term used in computing contexts.