defect avoidance
[dɪˈfekt əˈvɔɪdəns]
nounpl: defect avoidances
prevenção de defeitos
1. A quality management strategy focused on preventing defects from occurring in products or processes rather than detecting and correcting them after they occur
The manufacturing company implemented defect avoidance techniques to reduce production errors before they happened.
A empresa de manufatura implementou técnicas de prevenção de defeitos para reduzir erros de produção antes que eles ocorressem.
2. In software engineering, the practice of building quality into the development process through careful design, planning, and testing to minimize bugs and errors
Defect avoidance is more cost-effective than defect detection when developing software applications.
A prevenção de defeitos é mais econômica do que a detecção de defeitos ao desenvolver aplicações de software.
In Brazil's manufacturing and tech industries, 'prevenção de defeitos' reflects the growing adoption of Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, and agile methodologies. This term emphasizes a proactive rather than reactive approach to quality, which has become increasingly important in competitive markets. In the USA, 'defect avoidance' is a cornerstone of quality management philosophy and is particularly emphasized in software development, automotive, and aerospace industries where prevention costs significantly less than correction.
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