timeout parameter
[ˈtaɪm.aʊt ˈpær.ə.mi.tər]
nounpl: timeout parameters
parâmetro de tempo limite
1. A configuration setting that specifies the maximum duration of time allowed for an operation to complete before it is automatically terminated or interrupted
Set the timeout parameter to 30 seconds to prevent the connection from hanging indefinitely.
Defina o parâmetro de tempo limite para 30 segundos para evitar que a conexão fique pendurada indefinidamente.
2. In programming and networking, a variable or argument that controls how long a system waits for a response before declaring the operation failed
The API request failed because the timeout parameter was set too low.
A solicitação da API falhou porque o parâmetro de tempo limite foi definido muito baixo.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development, IT infrastructure, and networking contexts. In Brazil, the English term 'timeout' is widely used even in Portuguese-language technical documentation, though the full translation 'parâmetro de tempo limite' is more formal. In the USA and globally, 'timeout parameter' is standard terminology in programming documentation and system administration. Understanding this parameter is critical for developers working with APIs, databases, and network communications.
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