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defined delay

[/dɪˈfaɪnd dɪˈleɪ/]
nounpl: defined delays
atraso definido
1. A predetermined or specified period of time by which something is postponed or held back
The software implements a defined delay of 5 seconds before sending the notification.
O software implementa um atraso definido de 5 segundos antes de enviar a notificação.
2. In programming and electronics, a fixed time interval inserted into a process or circuit
The microcontroller uses a defined delay to synchronize operations between components.
O microcontrolador usa um atraso definido para sincronizar operações entre componentes.
Synonyms
predetermined delayfixed delayspecified delayset delay
Antonyms
undefined delayvariable delayrandom delay

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atraso definido
Common usage in technology and programming contexts
Portugal
atraso definido
Standard usage in technical documentation
General Brazilian
tempo de espera definido
Alternative technical term emphasizing waiting period

Related Idioms & Phrases

delay timer
time delay circuit
built-in delay
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