breakdown rates
[/ˈbreɪkdaʊn reɪts/]
nounpl: breakdown rates
taxas de avaria; taxas de falha; índices de deterioração
1. The percentage or frequency at which something fails, deteriorates, or ceases to function properly within a specific time period
The manufacturer reported breakdown rates of 2% in the first year of operation.
O fabricante relatou taxas de avaria de 2% no primeiro ano de operação.
2. In statistics or data analysis, the proportion of a total that is subdivided into constituent parts or categories
The report provided breakdown rates showing how the budget was allocated across departments.
O relatório forneceu taxas de distribuição mostrando como o orçamento foi alocado entre departamentos.
3. In healthcare or laboratory contexts, the rate at which biological or chemical samples degrade or decompose
The breakdown rates of glucose samples were monitored throughout the study.
As taxas de degradação das amostras de glicose foram monitoradas durante o estudo.
The term 'breakdown rates' is primarily used in technical, industrial, and business contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazilian companies, particularly those in manufacturing and technology sectors (concentrated in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro), tracking breakdown rates is critical for maintenance planning and quality control. The term reflects a global standard in engineering and business performance metrics.
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