build time

[/bɪld taɪm/]
nounpl: build times
tempo de compilação
1. The duration required to compile and assemble source code into an executable program or software product
The build time for this project has increased significantly after adding new dependencies.
O tempo de compilação deste projeto aumentou significativamente após adicionar novas dependências.
2. In construction or manufacturing, the total time needed to construct or fabricate a product from start to finish
The build time for a custom house typically ranges from 6 to 12 months.
O tempo de construção de uma casa personalizada normalmente varia de 6 a 12 meses.
3. In gaming, the duration required to complete the construction of a building or structure within the game
In the strategy game, the castle's build time is 24 hours.
No jogo de estratégia, o tempo de construção do castelo é de 24 horas.
In Brazil's growing tech sector, particularly in São Paulo's startup ecosystem, 'build time' (often kept in English as 'tempo de build') is a critical metric for software developers. In construction and manufacturing contexts, 'tempo de construção' is the standard term. The term reflects the importance of efficiency in both software development and physical construction industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
compilation timeconstruction timeassembly timedevelopment time
Antonyms / Antônimos
runtimeexecution time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo de compilação
Most common term used in software development contexts
São Paulo
tempo de build
More technical/anglicized version used in tech companies
Portugal
tempo de construção
Preferred in formal Portuguese; may use 'tempo de compilação' in software contexts

Related Words

compilercompilationbuild processbuild systemdeploymentsource code

Related Idioms & Phrases

reduce build time
speed up the build process
optimize build time
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