design flaws
[/dɪˈzaɪn flɔːz/]
nounpl: design flaws
defeitos de design
1. Fundamental problems or imperfections in the planning, structure, or conception of a product, system, or object that cause it to function incorrectly or inefficiently
The car had several design flaws that made it unsafe for highway driving.
O carro tinha vários defeitos de design que o tornavam inseguro para dirigir na rodovia.
2. Structural or functional issues that originate from poor planning or architectural decisions rather than manufacturing defects
The software experienced design flaws that required a complete rewrite of the core system.
O software apresentava defeitos de design que exigiam uma reescrita completa do sistema central.
3. Conceptual errors in the initial planning stages that manifest as operational problems
Engineers identified design flaws in the bridge that needed immediate attention.
Os engenheiros identificaram defeitos de design na ponte que precisavam de atenção imediata.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'design flaws' is a critical term in manufacturing, software development, and engineering industries. In Brazil, this term is particularly important in the automotive and technology sectors. Companies often conduct 'design flaw recalls' when structural or functional issues are discovered. The phrase reflects a distinction between design-level problems and quality control issues.
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