approved component

[/əˈpruːvd kəmˈpoʊnənt/]
nounpl: approved components
componente aprovado
1. A part or element that has been officially authorized, certified, or accepted by a relevant authority, manufacturer, or regulatory body for use in a specific application or system
The aircraft must use only approved components to meet safety regulations.
A aeronave deve usar apenas componentes aprovados para atender aos regulamentos de segurança.
2. In manufacturing and quality control, a component that has passed inspection and meets specified standards before assembly
The supplier provided a list of approved components for the production line.
O fornecedor forneceu uma lista de componentes aprovados para a linha de produção.
3. In software and computing, a pre-verified module or package that is authorized for integration into a larger system
Developers can only use approved components from the company's library.
Os desenvolvedores só podem usar componentes aprovados da biblioteca da empresa.
The term 'approved component' is critical in Brazilian and Portuguese industrial contexts, particularly in aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing sectors where regulatory compliance is mandatory. In Brazil, the term 'homologação' (homologation/approval) is especially important in automotive and consumer product industries. The concept reflects the importance of quality control and safety standards in both Brazilian and international industrial practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
certified componentauthorized componentqualified componentvalidated componentaccepted component
Antonyms / Antônimos
unapproved componentrejected componentnon-compliant componentunauthorized component

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
componente aprovado
Standard term used in manufacturing, aviation, and quality control contexts
São Paulo
componente aprovado / componente homologado
Homologado is commonly used in industrial and automotive sectors
Portugal
componente aprovado / componente certificado
Certificado is frequently used in European regulatory contexts
Technical Industry (Brazil)
componente qualificado
Used in aerospace and defense sectors

Related Words

approval processcomponent certificationquality assuranceparts listsupplier qualificationcompliance standards

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the approved list
meet approval standards
pass inspection and approval
get the green light
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