error-correcting

[/ˈɛrər kəˈrɛktɪŋ/]
adjective
corretor de erros
1. Designed to detect and correct errors automatically, typically in data transmission or storage systems
Error-correcting codes are essential in telecommunications to ensure data integrity.
Os códigos corretores de erros são essenciais em telecomunicações para garantir a integridade dos dados.
2. Relating to technology or methods that identify and fix mistakes without human intervention
The spacecraft uses error-correcting memory to prevent system failures in space.
A espaçonave usa memória corretora de erros para prevenir falhas do sistema no espaço.
This is a highly technical term primarily used in computer science, telecommunications, and engineering fields. It's commonly encountered in both American and Brazilian academic and professional contexts, with minimal regional variation in usage. The term reflects the importance of data reliability in modern digital technology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
self-correctingerror-detectionfault-tolerant
Antonyms / Antônimos
error-proneunreliable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corretor de erros / código corretor de erros
Standard term used in technical and academic contexts
São Paulo
corretor de erros
Common in tech industry and universities
Portugal
corretor de erros / código corretivo de erros
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in European Portuguese

Related Words

error detectionparity checkredundancyencoding

Related Idioms & Phrases

error-correcting code (ECC)
error-correcting memory (ECC memory)
Hamming code
Reed-Solomon code
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