aggravated variance
[/əˈɡreɪvətɪd ˈvɛriəns/]
nounpl: aggravated variances
variância agravada
1. In statistics and quality control, a variance that has been increased or worsened, typically referring to a deviation from an expected standard that is more severe than the normal acceptable range
The manufacturing process showed an aggravated variance in product dimensions, exceeding the quality control limits by 15%.
O processo de fabricação apresentou uma variância agravada nas dimensões do produto, excedendo os limites de controle de qualidade em 15%.
2. In legal contexts, a circumstance that increases the severity or seriousness of an offense or violation
The judge considered the defendant's prior record as an aggravated variance to the sentencing guidelines.
O juiz considerou o registro anterior do réu como uma variância agravada nas diretrizes de sentença.
3. In financial analysis, a deviation from budgeted or expected figures that is substantial and concerning
The company reported an aggravated variance in quarterly expenses due to unexpected supply chain disruptions.
A empresa reportou uma variância agravada nas despesas trimestrais devido a interrupções inesperadas na cadeia de suprimentos.
This term is primarily used in technical, industrial, legal, and financial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian manufacturing and quality control environments, the term is frequently used to identify problematic deviations in production processes. In American legal contexts, 'aggravated variance' may relate to sentencing enhancements or factors that worsen an offense.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a significant aggravated variance
to flag an aggravated variance
to investigate an aggravated variance
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