normal delay
[/ˈnɔːrməl dɪˈleɪ/]
nounpl: normal delays
atraso normal
1. An expected or anticipated postponement or lag in a process, operation, or delivery that falls within acceptable or standard timeframes
There was a normal delay in processing the application due to the high volume of requests.
Houve um atraso normal no processamento da solicitação devido ao alto volume de pedidos.
2. In transportation or logistics, a delay that is within expected parameters and does not significantly impact schedules
The flight experienced a normal delay of 15 minutes due to air traffic congestion.
O voo sofreu um atraso normal de 15 minutos devido ao congestionamento do tráfego aéreo.
3. In computing or telecommunications, a standard latency or response time inherent to a system
Network packets experience a normal delay of a few milliseconds when traveling across continents.
Os pacotes de rede sofrem um atraso normal de alguns milissegundos ao viajar entre continentes.
The term 'normal delay' is frequently used in Brazilian business, transportation, and customer service contexts to manage expectations. In both Brazil and the USA, airlines, postal services, and tech companies use this term to communicate that postponements are anticipated and acceptable. It reflects a pragmatic approach to setting realistic timelines with clients and customers.
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