defect hiding
[dɪˈfɛkt ˈhaɪdɪŋ]
nounpl: defect hidings
ocultação de defeitos
1. The practice of concealing or failing to disclose known defects, flaws, or problems in a product, service, or system
The manufacturer was accused of defect hiding after customers discovered safety issues that were never reported.
O fabricante foi acusado de ocultação de defeitos após clientes descobrirem problemas de segurança que nunca foram relatados.
2. In quality assurance and software development, deliberately obscuring or not reporting bugs or issues to management or consumers
The company's defect hiding strategy led to serious legal consequences when the flawed product reached the market.
A estratégia de ocultação de defeitos da empresa resultou em sérias consequências legais quando o produto defeituoso chegou ao mercado.
3. In quality control, the failure to properly document or communicate known problems in manufacturing or production
Defect hiding is a serious breach of professional ethics in engineering and manufacturing.
A ocultação de defeitos é uma violação séria da ética profissional em engenharia e manufatura.
Defect hiding is considered a serious ethical and legal violation in both Brazilian and American business contexts. In Brazil, such practices can result in penalties under consumer protection laws (Código de Defesa do Consumidor). In the USA, it can expose companies to product liability lawsuits and regulatory action by agencies like the FDA or NHTSA. Both cultures emphasize corporate responsibility and transparency in product safety.
NYC Slang
sweeping it under the rug
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