display instability

[/dɪˈspleɪ ɪnˌsteɪˈbɪləti/]
nounpl: display instabilities
instabilidade de exibição
1. A technical malfunction or fluctuation in a visual display device causing irregular or unreliable image quality, brightness, color rendering, or screen refresh rates
The monitor's display instability made it difficult to work for extended periods.
A instabilidade de exibição do monitor dificultava o trabalho por períodos prolongados.
2. In psychology or behavior, the inconsistent or erratic manner in which something is presented or shown to others
His display instability regarding his emotions confused his colleagues.
A instabilidade de exibição de suas emoções confundiu seus colegas.
This term is primarily used in technical and IT contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It is commonly encountered in computer support, electronics retail, and technical documentation. In Brazil, it may be casually referred to as 'problema na tela' (screen problem) in everyday conversation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
screen flickeringvisual instabilitydisplay flickerrendering inconsistencypresentation inconsistency
Antonyms / Antônimos
display stabilityvisual consistencystable rendering

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instabilidade de exibição
most common technical term used in Brazil
São Paulo
instabilidade da tela
alternative phrasing using 'tela' (screen)
Portugal
instabilidade do ecrã
uses 'ecrã' instead of 'tela' for screen
Technical Communities
flutuação da exibição
used in technical documentation and IT support contexts

Related Words

display malfunctionrefresh ratescreen artifactvisual qualitymonitor stability

Related Idioms & Phrases

the screen is acting up
unstable visual output
erratic display behavior
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