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intelligent wait

[ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt weɪt]
nounpl: intelligent waits
espera inteligente
1. A programming technique where a system pauses execution with built-in logic to detect when a specific condition is met, rather than waiting a fixed amount of time
The automated test uses an intelligent wait to ensure the element is loaded before proceeding.
O teste automatizado usa uma espera inteligente para garantir que o elemento seja carregado antes de prosseguir.
2. A patience-based approach that involves waiting strategically with understanding of the situation rather than passive waiting
An intelligent wait for the job market to improve involves skill development during downtime.
Uma espera inteligente pela melhoria do mercado de trabalho envolve desenvolvimento de habilidades durante o tempo ocioso.
Synonyms
smart waitconditional waitdynamic waitstrategic waiting
Antonyms
hard waitfixed waitblind waitstatic wait

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espera inteligente
Common in tech and testing contexts
São Paulo
espera inteligente
Standard technical terminology
Portugal
espera inteligente
Used in programming and automation contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

wait for the right moment
strategic patience
conditional timing
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