delayed change
[/dɪˈleɪd tʃeɪndʒ/]
nounpl: delayed changes
mudança retardada
1. A change or modification that occurs or is implemented at a later time than originally planned or expected
The delayed change in company policy was announced after extensive review.
A mudança retardada na política da empresa foi anunciada após revisão extensiva.
2. In technical contexts, a modification or update to a system that takes effect after a specified time period or condition
The software included a delayed change mechanism to prevent immediate system disruptions.
O software incluía um mecanismo de mudança retardada para evitar perturbações imediatas do sistema.
3. An effect or consequence that manifests later rather than immediately
The delayed change in student performance was attributed to the new teaching methodology.
A mudança retardada no desempenho dos alunos foi atribuída à nova metodologia de ensino.
In Brazilian corporate and tech environments, 'mudança retardada' or 'mudança postergada' are commonly used when discussing system updates, policy changes, or project timelines. In Portugal, 'mudança adiada' is preferred. The concept is particularly relevant in IT and organizational management contexts, where delayed implementations are standard practice to ensure proper testing and stakeholder communication.
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