database inconsistency
[/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/]
nounpl: database inconsistencies
inconsistência de banco de dados
1. A state in a database where data violates integrity constraints, logical rules, or expected relationships between records, resulting in contradictory or conflicting information
The database inconsistency was discovered when customer records showed duplicate entries with conflicting contact information.
A inconsistência de banco de dados foi descoberta quando os registros de clientes mostraram entradas duplicadas com informações de contato conflitantes.
2. A condition where different parts of a database contain contradictory values for the same entity or relationship
The system suffered from database inconsistency after the failed transaction left the inventory count misaligned with the sales records.
O sistema sofreu com inconsistência de banco de dados depois que a transação falha deixou a contagem de inventário desalinhada com os registros de vendas.
3. Data anomaly that violates referential integrity, uniqueness constraints, or business logic rules within a relational database
Database inconsistency can occur when foreign key constraints are not properly enforced.
Inconsistência de banco de dados pode ocorrer quando as restrições de chave estrangeira não são devidamente aplicadas.
This is technical terminology widely used in both Brazilian and American IT industries. In Brazil, it's commonly discussed in software development and database administration contexts, often abbreviated as 'inconsistência de BD' in casual professional communication. The term reflects the growing importance of data quality in business operations across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
clean up database inconsistencies
resolve data conflicts
maintain referential integrity
enforce constraints
perform data reconciliation
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