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delay sequence

[/dɪˈleɪ ˈsiːkwəns/]
nounpl: delay sequences
sequência de atraso
1. A series of timed intervals or steps designed to postpone or stagger the execution of an action or process
The delay sequence in the alarm system prevents false activations by requiring multiple confirmations.
A sequência de atraso no sistema de alarme evita ativações falsas exigindo múltiplas confirmações.
2. In telecommunications or computing, a predetermined pattern of time intervals used to control timing of signals or data transmission
The network protocol uses a delay sequence to manage packet transmission rates.
O protocolo de rede usa uma sequência de atraso para gerenciar as taxas de transmissão de pacotes.
3. In audio or signal processing, a series of repeated signals with increasing time intervals between them
The delay sequence effect created an echo-like sound in the music production.
O efeito de sequência de atraso criou um som semelhante a um eco na produção musical.
Synonyms
timing sequencestaggered sequencetimed interval pattern
Antonyms
immediate sequenceinstantaneous action

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sequência de atraso
Standard term used in technical and engineering contexts
Portugal
sequência de atraso
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in technical fields
Technical Portuguese
sequência de retardo
Alternative technical term occasionally used in electronics and telecommunications

Related Idioms & Phrases

staggered timing
phased sequence
progressive delay pattern
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