timing accuracy
[/ˈtaɪmɪŋ ˈækjərəsi/]
nounpl: timing accuracies
precisão de temporização
1. The degree to which an event or action occurs at the exact intended moment in time; the precision with which timing is measured or executed
The timing accuracy of the sprinter's start was crucial to winning the race.
A precisão de temporização da largada do velocista foi crucial para ganhar a corrida.
2. In technical contexts, the closeness of a measured or recorded time to its true or expected value
The system requires a timing accuracy of within milliseconds for proper synchronization.
O sistema requer uma precisão de temporização dentro de milissegundos para sincronização adequada.
3. The reliability and exactness with which something happens or is performed at a scheduled time
Timing accuracy in music performance determines whether the musician is playing in rhythm.
A precisão de temporização na performance musical determina se o músico está tocando em ritmo.
In Brazilian Portuguese, this term is primarily used in technical, sports, and music industries. The English term 'timing' is frequently retained in Portuguese technical documentation, especially in São Paulo's tech hubs. In the USA, this is common terminology in sports analytics, audio engineering, and software development, reflecting the cultural emphasis on precision and performance metrics.
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