condition check

[/kənˈdɪʃən tʃɛk/]
nounpl: condition checks
verificação de condição
1. An examination or assessment to determine the current state or quality of something
The mechanic performed a condition check on the vehicle before repair.
O mecânico realizou uma verificação de condição no veículo antes do reparo.
2. In programming and logic, an evaluation of a specific criterion or requirement to determine if it is true or false
The system runs a condition check to verify if the user has admin privileges.
O sistema executa uma verificação de condição para confirmar se o usuário tem privilégios de administrador.
3. An inspection to ensure that established requirements or standards are being met
A condition check was required before approving the building permit.
Uma verificação de condição foi necessária antes de aprovar a licença de construção.
The term 'condition check' is widely used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in technical, automotive, and administrative contexts. In Brazil, especially in São Paulo's business districts, the anglicized 'check' is frequently incorporated into Portuguese ('fazer um check'). In legal and real estate contexts, particularly in Rio de Janeiro, the term 'vistoria' is preferred. The concept reflects modern quality assurance practices common in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
status checkinspectionassessmentevaluationverification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
verificação de condição
Standard term used in technical and formal contexts
São Paulo
checagem de condição
More colloquial; 'checagem' is commonly used in business environments
Rio de Janeiro
vistoria de condição
Often used in legal and property inspection contexts
Portugal
verificação de condição
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal and technical usage

Related Words

health checksystem checkquality assurancediagnosticcompliance check

Related Idioms & Phrases

in good condition
condition critical
pass the condition check
fail inspection
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