refresh rate
[/rɪˈfreʃ reɪt/]
nounpl: refresh rates
taxa de atualização
1. The number of times per second that a display updates or redraws its image, typically measured in Hertz (Hz)
Most modern monitors have a refresh rate of 60Hz or higher for smooth visuals.
A maioria dos monitores modernos tem uma taxa de atualização de 60Hz ou superior para visuais suaves.
2. The frequency at which a screen refreshes the content it displays to the user
Gaming monitors often feature a 144Hz refresh rate for competitive gaming.
Monitores para jogos geralmente apresentam uma taxa de atualização de 144Hz para jogos competitivos.
3. The speed at which a display reloads or updates information on screen
A higher refresh rate reduces screen tearing and improves visual clarity.
Uma taxa de atualização mais alta reduz o rasgamento de tela e melhora a clareza visual.
This is a technical term widely used in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese, particularly in gaming and technology communities. In Brazil, the English term 'refresh rate' is often used alongside its Portuguese translation 'taxa de atualização' in technical contexts. The term gained popularity with the rise of gaming culture and high-performance displays in the 2000s-2020s.
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