error exposure

[ˈɛrər ɪkˈspoʊʒər]
nounpl: error exposures
exposição de erros
1. The act or process of revealing, uncovering, or making visible errors, mistakes, or faults in a system, document, or process
The software testing revealed error exposure in the payment module.
Os testes de software revelaram a exposição de erros no módulo de pagamento.
2. In quality control and manufacturing, the identification and disclosure of defects or mistakes in products or processes
Error exposure during the inspection phase prevented faulty items from reaching customers.
A exposição de erros durante a fase de inspeção evitou que itens defeituosos chegassem aos clientes.
3. In psychology and learning, the deliberate presentation of mistakes to learners for educational purposes
Error exposure in educational settings helps students learn from common mistakes.
A exposição de erros em contextos educacionais ajuda os alunos a aprender com erros comuns.
The term is predominantly used in technical, business, and educational contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate culture, 'exposição de erros' is valued as part of quality management practices (particularly in manufacturing and software development), while in educational contexts it reflects modern pedagogical approaches emphasizing learning from mistakes rather than punishment.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
error detectionfault disclosuremistake revelationdefect identificationerror discovery
Antonyms / Antônimos
error concealmentmistake hidingfault masking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exposição de erros
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
exposição de erros
Used in corporate and technical environments
Rio de Janeiro
exposição de erros
Standard usage, occasionally simplified to 'detecção de erros'
Portugal
exposição de erros
Same usage, though 'revelação de falhas' may also be used

Related Words

quality assurancedebuggingerror correctionquality controltestinginspectionvalidation

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring errors to light
uncover mistakes
lay bare the flaws
expose the cracks
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