time precision
[/taɪm prɪˈsɪʒən/]
noun
precisão de tempo
1. The degree of accuracy with which a specific moment in time is measured or specified
The experiment requires time precision to the nearest millisecond.
O experimento requer precisão de tempo até o milissegundo mais próximo.
2. The exactness in recording, measuring, or synchronizing temporal events or intervals
GPS systems operate with exceptional time precision for accurate location tracking.
Os sistemas de GPS operam com precisão de tempo excepcional para rastreamento de localização preciso.
3. The capability of a device or system to measure time intervals with minimal error or deviation
Modern atomic clocks provide unprecedented time precision for scientific research.
Relógios atômicos modernos fornecem precisão de tempo sem precedentes para pesquisa científica.
In Brazilian technological and scientific communities, 'precisão de tempo' is essential terminology for discussions involving computing, telecommunications, and research. The concept is critical in synchronizing financial transactions, data transfers, and scientific experiments where millisecond-level accuracy directly impacts outcomes. In the USA, this term is prevalent in engineering, aerospace, and technology industries where time precision directly correlates with system reliability and safety.
Related Idioms & Phrases
down to the wire (time-sensitive precision)
split-second timing (extreme time precision)
clockwork precision (perfectly timed accuracy)
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