timing system
[ˈtaɪmɪŋ ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: timing systems
sistema de cronometragem
1. A mechanical, electronic, or digital system designed to measure, record, or control the duration and sequence of events or processes
The race used an advanced timing system to measure runner performances down to the millisecond.
A corrida utilizou um sistema de cronometragem avançado para medir o desempenho dos corredores até o milissegundo.
2. In sports, a system that tracks and displays elapsed time or countdown time for competitions
The Olympic committee invested in a new timing system for all events.
O comitê olímpico investiu em um novo sistema de cronometragem para todos os eventos.
3. In engines or machinery, a system that coordinates the precise moment of ignition, valve operation, or other critical functions
The car's timing system controls when the spark plugs fire.
O sistema de cronometragem do carro controla quando as velas de ignição disparam.
In Brazil, 'sistema de timing' is frequently used in motorsport and athletics communities, borrowed directly from English. In formal Portuguese contexts, 'sistema de cronometragem' is preferred. The term is essential in Brazilian sports broadcasting and automotive discussions.
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