failure notice

[ˈfeɪljər ˈnoʊtɪs]
nounpl: failure notices
aviso de falha
1. A formal written notification indicating that something has failed to meet required standards, specifications, or expectations
The student received a failure notice after not completing the required coursework.
O aluno recebeu um aviso de falha após não completar o trabalho obrigatório do curso.
2. An official document issued when a system, device, or process has malfunctioned or ceased to operate properly
The company issued a failure notice regarding the defective product.
A empresa emitiu um aviso de falha sobre o produto defeituoso.
3. A notification sent to an academic institution indicating a student's failure in a course or examination
The failure notice was sent to his parents before the end of the semester.
O aviso de falha foi enviado aos seus pais antes do final do semestre.
In both Brazilian and American educational systems, a failure notice is a significant formal communication sent to students and their families. In Brazil, 'aviso de reprovação' is specifically used in schools, while 'aviso de falha' is more technical. In the US, such notices are typically sent mid-semester or at the end of grading periods. In corporate environments, failure notices relate to quality control and product compliance.
NYC Slang
you're getting the boot (informal), flunk notice (colloquial)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
failure notificationnotice of failuredefect noticenon-compliance noticerejection notice
Antonyms / Antônimos
passing noticeapproval noticecompletion noticesuccess notice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aviso de falha
Most common and formal usage in educational and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
notificação de falha
Slightly more formal, used in legal and official documents
São Paulo
aviso de reprovação (educational context)
Commonly used in schools and universities for academic failures
Portugal
aviso de falha / notificação de reprovação
Similar usage but 'notificação de reprovação' is preferred in academic contexts

Related Words

notificationacademic failuresystem failuremalfunctionnon-conformance

Related Idioms & Phrases

get a failure notice
issue a failure notice
receive notification of failure
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