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intervalo fixo

[in.ter.ˈva.lu ˈfik.su]
nounmasculinepl: intervalos fixos
fixed interval
1. A predetermined and unchanging period of time between recurring events or actions
The machine operates on a fixed interval of 30 minutes between cycles.
A máquina funciona em um intervalo fixo de 30 minutos entre ciclos.
2. In scheduling or maintenance, a regularly occurring time gap that remains constant
Maintenance checks are performed at fixed intervals throughout the year.
As verificações de manutenção são realizadas em intervalos fixos durante todo o ano.
3. In variable ratio reinforcement schedules, a consistent time period used in behavioral psychology
The experiment uses a fixed interval schedule for reward delivery.
O experimento usa um cronograma de intervalo fixo para entrega de recompensa.
Synonyms
período fixointervalo regularespaço de tempo constante
Antonyms
intervalo variávelintervalo irregular

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intervalo fixo
Standard usage in business, technology, and academic contexts
Portugal
intervalo fixo
Used identically in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

em intervalos regulares
a intervalos constantes
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