schedule-based system

[/ˈskɛdʒuːl beɪst ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: schedule-based systems
sistema baseado em cronograma
1. A system or process that operates according to a predetermined timetable or plan, where activities, services, or operations occur at fixed, pre-arranged times
The public transportation network uses a schedule-based system to ensure buses arrive at regular intervals.
A rede de transporte público utiliza um sistema baseado em cronograma para garantir que os ônibus cheguem em intervalos regulares.
2. In computing and operations, a system where tasks or events are executed according to a fixed timing plan rather than on-demand or dynamically
The factory implemented a schedule-based system for production to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
A fábrica implementou um sistema baseado em cronograma para a produção a fim de melhorar a eficiência e reduzir o desperdício.
In Brazil, schedule-based systems are fundamental to public transportation in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, though enforcement varies. In the USA, this term is common in transit planning and industrial operations. The concept reflects organized, predictable service delivery valued in both cultures, though actual adherence to schedules may differ between regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
timetable systemfixed-time systempredetermined schedule systemplanned timing system
Antonyms / Antônimos
demand-based systemon-demand systemdynamic systemreal-time responsive system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema baseado em cronograma
Most common and formal usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
sistema por horário fixo
Alternative phrasing emphasizing fixed times
Rio de Janeiro
sistema com tabela de horários
Emphasizes the schedule table aspect
Portugal
sistema baseado em horário
Portuguese variant, slightly more concise

Related Words

timetableitineraryoperations planningtime managementdemand-responsive systemfrequency-based service

Related Idioms & Phrases

running on schedule
keeping to a timetable
stick to the schedule
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