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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
temporal precisiontime precisionscheduling accuracysynchronization accuracy
Antonyms / Antônimos
timing inaccuracytemporal imprecisionmistiming

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
precisão de temporização
Most common usage in technical and sports contexts
Rio de Janeiro
exatidão de tempo
Alternative colloquial usage in informal settings
São Paulo
precisão de timing
Commonly uses English loanword 'timing' in tech industry
Portugal
precisão temporal
Slightly more formal European Portuguese variant

Related Words

synchronizationtemporal resolutionprecision timingclock accuracylatencyresponse time

Related Idioms & Phrases

nail the timing
split-second timing
timing is everything
off by a mile (regarding poor timing accuracy)
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