control state
[/kənˈtroʊl steɪt/]
nounpl: control states
estado de controle
1. A condition or mode in which a system, device, or process is being actively managed or regulated
The machine entered a control state to prevent overheating.
A máquina entrou em um estado de controle para evitar superaquecimento.
2. In computing and systems engineering, a specific operational condition where parameters are monitored and adjusted
The software maintains a control state to ensure data integrity throughout the transaction.
O software mantém um estado de controle para garantir a integridade dos dados durante a transação.
3. In finance and governance, a status of ownership or management authority over an entity
The regulatory body gained control state over the failing financial institution.
O órgão regulador obteve controle sobre a instituição financeira em dificuldades.
The term 'control state' is primarily used in technical, engineering, and financial contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in discussions of regulatory oversight, particularly regarding financial institutions and government management of utilities. The term reflects institutional control and authority rather than personal control.
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