erroneous values
[ɪˈroʊniəs ˈvæljuːz]
noun phrase
valores errôneos
1. Data, numbers, or quantities that are incorrect, inaccurate, or based on faulty information or calculations
The spreadsheet contained erroneous values that skewed the financial report.
A planilha continha valores errôneos que distorceram o relatório financeiro.
2. In mathematics or science, numerical results that do not match the correct or expected answer
Due to a calculation error, the experiment produced erroneous values.
Devido a um erro de cálculo, o experimento produziu valores errôneos.
3. In computing and databases, information that is false, misleading, or incorrectly entered
The system flagged erroneous values in the customer database.
O sistema sinalizou valores errôneos no banco de dados de clientes.
In Brazilian business and technical environments, 'valores errôneos' is the standard term used in quality control, data management, and software development. The phrase is particularly common in IT departments and financial sectors where data accuracy is critical. In Portugal, the term 'valores incorretos' is often preferred, though both forms are understood. This phrase reflects the importance of data integrity in modern digital and business contexts across both Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking regions.
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