durability test

[djuːrəˈbɪləti test]
nounpl: durability tests
teste de durabilidade
1. A systematic evaluation or examination conducted to determine how long a product, material, or system can withstand use, stress, or environmental conditions before failing or degrading
The manufacturer conducted a durability test on the new smartphone to ensure it could survive drops from various heights.
O fabricante realizou um teste de durabilidade no novo smartphone para garantir que ele pudesse sobreviver a quedas de várias alturas.
2. A standardized procedure used in quality assurance to verify that a product meets specified performance standards over its intended lifespan
Before releasing the car model, engineers performed extensive durability tests on the engine and transmission.
Antes de lançar o modelo do carro, os engenheiros realizaram testes extensivos de durabilidade no motor e na transmissão.
Durability testing is a critical component of product development in both Brazilian and American manufacturing industries. In Brazil, such tests are often referred to as 'testes de durabilidade' in technical documentation and are mandatory for consumer products sold in the market. In the USA, these tests are standardized by organizations like ASTM International and are essential for regulatory compliance and product liability protection.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
endurance testreliability testlongevity teststress testwear test
Antonyms / Antônimos
destruction test

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
teste de durabilidade
standard term used in technical and industrial contexts
Portugal
ensaio de durabilidade
alternative technical term more commonly used in European Portuguese
São Paulo
teste de durabilidade
standard usage in industrial and automotive sectors
USA
durability test
commonly used in engineering, manufacturing, and quality control industries

Related Words

quality assuranceproduct testingperformance evaluationmaterial testingaccelerated testingfatigue test

Related Idioms & Phrases

put something to the test
stand the test of time
pass with flying colors
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