absolute tolerance

[/ˈæbsəluːt ˈtɑːlərəns/]
nounpl: absolute tolerances
tolerância absoluta
1. The maximum permissible deviation from a specified dimension or value in engineering and manufacturing, expressed as a fixed amount rather than a percentage.
The absolute tolerance for this component is ±0.5 millimeters, regardless of the base dimension.
A tolerância absoluta para este componente é ±0,5 milímetros, independentemente da dimensão básica.
2. In metrology and quality control, a specified limit of error that applies uniformly to all measurements.
We need to maintain an absolute tolerance of ±2 degrees Celsius for accurate calibration.
Precisamos manter uma tolerância absoluta de ±2 graus Celsius para calibração precisa.
3. In mathematics and numerical analysis, the maximum allowable error in a computed or measured value expressed as a fixed quantity.
The algorithm must converge within an absolute tolerance of 10^-6.
O algoritmo deve convergir dentro de uma tolerância absoluta de 10^-6.
This is primarily a technical term used in engineering, manufacturing, and quality control industries in both Brazil and the USA. It is fundamental to ISO standards and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) specifications used internationally. The term is essential in automotive, aerospace, and precision manufacturing sectors where Brazilian and American companies collaborate on quality specifications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fixed tolerancebilateral toleranceuniform tolerance
Antonyms / Antônimos
relative tolerancepercentage toleranceproportional tolerance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tolerância absoluta
Standard term used in engineering, manufacturing, and quality control contexts
São Paulo
tolerância absoluta
Commonly used in industrial and automotive manufacturing sectors
Portugal
tolerância absoluta
Technical term used with the same meaning in Portuguese engineering standards
General English (USA)
absolute tolerance
Standard technical term in American engineering and manufacturing industries

Related Words

tolerance stack-updimensional tolerancegeometric toleranceupper tolerance limitlower tolerance limittolerance band

Related Idioms & Phrases

within tolerance
tolerance range
tight tolerance
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