threshold settings
[ˈθreʃ.hoʊld ˈset.ɪŋz]
nounpl: threshold settings
configurações de limite
1. Predetermined parameters or values that trigger an action or alert when reached or exceeded in a system, application, or device
The threshold settings for the alarm system were adjusted to detect motion within 10 meters.
As configurações de limite do sistema de alarme foram ajustadas para detectar movimento em 10 metros.
2. In software or hardware, the specific values that determine when a warning, notification, or automatic action occurs
You can modify the threshold settings in the control panel to receive alerts when CPU usage exceeds 80%.
Você pode modificar as configurações de limite no painel de controle para receber alertas quando o uso da CPU exceder 80%.
3. The minimum or maximum limits set for a particular function or feature to operate
The temperature threshold settings prevent the device from overheating.
As configurações de limite de temperatura impedem que o dispositivo superaqueça.
This term is primarily used in technical and professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly found in IT, engineering, and industrial settings. The English term 'threshold' is often retained even in Portuguese-speaking technical environments, particularly in multinational corporations. In Portugal, 'limiar' is the preferred equivalent. The concept reflects the globalization of technology terminology.
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