delay expansion
[/dɪˈleɪ ɪkˈspænʃən/]
nounpl: delay expansions
expansão de atraso
1. In telecommunications and signal processing, a technique where a signal is replicated and delayed to create multiple copies of the signal at different time intervals
The delay expansion technique was used to simulate multipath propagation in the wireless channel.
A técnica de expansão de atraso foi utilizada para simular propagação multipercurso no canal sem fio.
2. In project management, the postponement or extension of scheduled timelines for project phases or deliverables
The delay expansion of the construction phase added three months to the overall project timeline.
A expansão de atraso da fase de construção adicionou três meses ao cronograma geral do projeto.
3. In audio/music production, the duplication of a sound signal with time offsets to create echo or reverb effects
The producer applied delay expansion to enhance the vocal track with spatial depth.
O produtor aplicou expansão de atraso para aprimorar a faixa vocal com profundidade espacial.
This term is primarily used in technical and professional contexts in both Brazil and Portugal, particularly in telecommunications, audio engineering, and project management sectors. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is domain-specific jargon.
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