deviation from tolerance

[ˌdevɪˈeɪʃən frəm ˈtɒlərəns]
noun phrasefeminine (in Portuguese)pl: deviations from tolerance / desvios da tolerância
desvio da tolerância
1. The amount by which a measurement or value differs from an acceptable or permissible limit; the degree to which a product or measurement exceeds the established tolerance range
The manufacturing process resulted in a deviation from tolerance of 0.5mm, requiring the batch to be rejected.
O processo de fabricação resultou em um desvio da tolerância de 0,5mm, exigindo que o lote fosse rejeitado.
2. In quality control and engineering, any variance that falls outside the specified acceptable parameters or limits
Quality inspectors identified a deviation from tolerance in the electrical resistance of the component.
Os inspetores de qualidade identificaram um desvio da tolerância na resistência elétrica do componente.
This term is primarily used in technical, manufacturing, and quality control contexts in both Brazilian and Portuguese business environments. It is essential terminology in industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and precision engineering where strict adherence to specifications is critical for product safety and functionality.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
out-of-tolerance variancetolerance violationspecification deviationdimensional deviation
Antonyms / Antônimos
within toleranceconformance to specificationtolerance compliance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
desvio da tolerância
Standard term used in manufacturing and engineering contexts
Portugal
desvio da tolerância / afastamento da tolerância
Both terms are acceptable; 'afastamento' is also commonly used in technical documentation
Technical/Industrial (Brazil)
fora da tolerância / ultrapassagem de tolerância
More colloquial terms used in factory and workshop settings

Related Words

tolerance rangeacceptable limitspecificationquality controlvariancedimensional accuracymanufacturing standard

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of spec
beyond tolerance
off tolerance
exceeding the tolerance band
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