conforming range

[/kənˈfɔːrmɪŋ reɪndʒ/]
nounpl: conforming ranges
faixa de conformidade
1. A specified range of values, measurements, or parameters that a product, material, or system must fall within to meet established standards or specifications
The concrete samples must remain within the conforming range of 28-35 MPa compressive strength.
As amostras de concreto devem permanecer dentro da faixa de conformidade de 28-35 MPa de resistência à compressão.
2. In manufacturing and quality control, the acceptable limits within which a measurement or characteristic is considered acceptable
The product's thickness was outside the conforming range, so it was rejected.
A espessura do produto estava fora da faixa de conformidade, então foi rejeitada.
3. In financial mortgages, a loan amount that does not exceed the limit set by government-sponsored enterprises
A conforming range mortgage qualifies for purchase by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.
Uma hipoteca dentro da faixa de conformidade se qualifica para compra pela Fannie Mae ou Freddie Mac.
This term is primarily technical and used in quality control, manufacturing, construction, and financial industries. It is particularly important in Brazil's industrial sector and in mortgage lending practices influenced by US standards. The concept reflects adherence to standards and regulatory compliance, values emphasized in both Brazilian and American business practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
acceptable rangetolerance rangespecification limitsacceptable tolerancecompliance range
Antonyms / Antônimos
out-of-spec rangenon-conforming rangerejection rangeunacceptable range

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
faixa de conformidade
standard term used in manufacturing and engineering sectors
São Paulo
faixa aceitável
alternative informal usage in industrial contexts
Portugal
intervalo de conformidade
European Portuguese variant, more commonly used in regulatory contexts

Related Words

tolerancespecificationquality controlstandard deviationupper control limitlower control limit

Related Idioms & Phrases

within the conforming range
fall within the conforming range
exceed the conforming range
stay within bounds
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