deferred correction
[dɪˈfɜːrd kəˈrɛkʃən]
nounpl: deferred corrections
correção diferida
1. A correction or fix that is intentionally delayed and scheduled to be implemented at a later time, often after a temporary measure or workaround has been applied
The software team implemented a deferred correction to address the bug in the next quarterly release rather than in an emergency patch.
A equipe de software implementou uma correção diferida para resolver o bug no lançamento trimestral seguinte, em vez de em um patch de emergência.
2. In publishing and journalism, the practice of correcting an error in a subsequent edition or publication rather than immediately
The newspaper issued a deferred correction in the next day's edition to clarify the misspelled name.
O jornal divulgou uma correção diferida na edição do dia seguinte para esclarecer o nome mal escrito.
3. In accounting and auditing, adjustments to financial records that are made at a scheduled future date
The auditor recommended a deferred correction to the accounting entries pending management review.
O auditor recomendou uma correção diferida nas escriturações contábeis aguardando análise da gestão.
The concept of 'deferred correction' is widely used in technology companies and software development environments in both Brazil and the USA, where rapid deployment cycles and agile methodologies often necessitate postponing non-critical fixes. In Brazilian journalism and media, the term is recognized in editorial guidelines. In financial sectors across both countries, deferred corrections are a standard practice governed by accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
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