clock-based system

[/klɒk beɪst ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: clock-based systems
sistema baseado em relógio
1. A system that uses a clock signal or timing mechanism to coordinate and synchronize operations, commonly used in digital electronics and computing
The processor uses a clock-based system to execute instructions at regular intervals.
O processador usa um sistema baseado em relógio para executar instruções em intervalos regulares.
2. Any organizational or operational system that relies on precise time measurement and scheduling to function
The factory implemented a clock-based system for production scheduling.
A fábrica implementou um sistema baseado em relógio para agendamento de produção.
This is primarily a technical term used in engineering, computer science, and electronics fields. It's equally understood in both Brazilian Portuguese and Portugal. In the USA, it's fundamental to computer architecture education and industrial automation contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
synchronous systemtiming-based systemtime-synchronized systemclocked system
Antonyms / Antônimos
asynchronous systemevent-driven systemtime-independent system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema baseado em relógio
Standard technical term used in computing and electronics contexts
São Paulo
sistema sincronizado por clock
More technical variant, often used in engineering communities
Portugal
sistema baseado em relógio
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, though sometimes uses 'sistema síncrono' as alternative

Related Words

clock signalsynchronizationdigital circuitprocessortiming mechanismfrequency

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep time
on the clock
beat the clock
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