string size
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nounpl: string sizes
calibre da corda / espessura da corda / tamanho da corda
1. The diameter or gauge measurement of a string, typically used in musical instruments, sports equipment, or fishing gear
Guitar players often choose a lighter string size for easier finger bending.
Os guitarristas frequentemente escolhem um calibre de corda mais leve para facilitar o bending.
2. In programming, the number of characters or bytes in a text string variable
The developer checked the string size before processing the user input.
O desenvolvedor verificou o tamanho da string antes de processar a entrada do usuário.
3. In tennis, the thickness of the racket strings measured in gauge
Professional players often use a thinner string size for more control and spin.
Os jogadores profissionais geralmente usam um calibre de corda mais fino para mais controle e efeito.
String size is a critical specification in Brazilian music culture, particularly in sertanejo and forró genres where guitar playing is prominent. In the United States, string size terminology is widely used in sports (tennis, badminton) and music industries. The term is universal in programming contexts across both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
thicker string size = strings with larger gauge numbers
lighter string size = strings with smaller gauge numbers
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