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adaptive wait

[/əˈdæptɪv weɪt/]
nounpl: adaptive waits
espera adaptativa
1. A synchronization mechanism in computing where a thread or process dynamically adjusts its waiting strategy based on system conditions, switching between busy-waiting and blocking to optimize CPU usage and responsiveness.
The adaptive wait algorithm reduces latency by monitoring contention levels and adjusting sleep durations accordingly.
O algoritmo de espera adaptativa reduz a latência monitorando níveis de contenção e ajustando as durações do sono adequadamente.
2. A technique used in concurrent programming where waiting behavior is automatically modified in response to real-time system metrics and performance data.
Modern Java libraries implement adaptive wait strategies to improve performance in high-throughput systems.
Bibliotecas modernas de Java implementam estratégias de espera adaptativa para melhorar o desempenho em sistemas de alta taxa de transferência.
Synonyms
adaptive spin-waitdynamic wait strategyintelligent wait mechanismself-tuning synchronization
Antonyms
fixed waitstatic wait strategybusy-waitblocking wait

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espera adaptativa
Standard technical term used in computing contexts
Portugal
espera adaptativa
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical terminology is consistent
General English Technical
adaptative wait (less common variant)
Rarely used alternative spelling in technical documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

spin-lock optimization
lock contention management
CPU-friendly synchronization
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