variable timeout

[VAR-ee-uh-bul TIME-out]
nounpl: variable timeouts
tempo limite variável
1. A timeout period in computing or telecommunications that changes based on specific conditions, system performance, or predefined parameters rather than remaining fixed
The system uses a variable timeout that increases when network latency is detected.
O sistema usa um tempo limite variável que aumenta quando a latência da rede é detectada.
2. A programmable delay mechanism that adjusts its duration according to runtime conditions or algorithm requirements
The API implements a variable timeout to handle requests of different complexity levels.
A API implementa um tempo limite variável para lidar com requisições de diferentes níveis de complexidade.
This is technical jargon primarily used in software engineering, cloud computing, and network administration contexts. The term is standardized across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese technical communities, reflecting the globalized nature of software development. In the USA, it's commonly used in Silicon Valley and tech hubs without regional variation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adaptive timeoutdynamic timeoutadjustable timeoutflexible timeout
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed timeoutstatic timeoutconstant timeout

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo limite variável
Standard technical terminology used in Brazilian software development
São Paulo
timeout variável
Common abbreviated form in tech companies and startups
Portugal
tempo limite variável
Formal Portuguese equivalent, used in technical documentation
General English-speaking
variable timeout
Universal computing terminology across US and international tech sectors

Related Words

timeoutlatencyretry mechanismexponential backoffconnection poolingresponse time

Related Idioms & Phrases

set a variable timeout
adjust the variable timeout
implement variable timeout logic
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