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variable delay

[ˈvɛriəbəl dɪˈleɪ]
nounpl: variable delays
atraso variável
1. A time interval that changes or fluctuates, typically used in audio processing, telecommunications, or signal processing contexts
The audio effect uses a variable delay to create a chorus sound.
O efeito de áudio usa um atraso variável para criar um som de coro.
2. In networking, a communication delay that is not constant and changes based on network conditions
Network packets experienced variable delay due to congestion on the router.
Os pacotes de rede sofreram atraso variável devido ao congestionamento do roteador.
Synonyms
time-varying delayfluctuating delaymodulated delaydynamic delay
Antonyms
fixed delayconstant delaystatic delay

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atraso variável
Standard term used in technical contexts
Portugal
atraso variável
Standard term used in technical contexts
General Technical
delay variável
Commonly used in audio and signal processing industries
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