failure rates
[/ˈfeɪljər reɪts/]
nounpl: failure rates
taxas de falha
1. The proportion or percentage of products, systems, or processes that fail to function properly within a specified time period or under specified conditions
The manufacturer reduced failure rates by 30% after implementing quality control improvements.
O fabricante reduziu as taxas de falha em 30% após implementar melhorias no controle de qualidade.
2. In statistics and reliability engineering, the frequency at which failures occur in a population
Engineers monitor failure rates to predict maintenance schedules and component lifespan.
Os engenheiros monitoram as taxas de falha para prever cronogramas de manutenção e vida útil dos componentes.
3. The number of failures per unit of time or per number of trials
The failure rates for the new software version were significantly lower than the previous release.
As taxas de falha da nova versão do software foram significativamente menores que a versão anterior.
This term is predominantly used in technical, engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance contexts in both Brazilian and American English-speaking environments. In Brazil, it's essential vocabulary in industrial settings, automotive manufacturing, and software development. The term reflects the global emphasis on quality metrics and reliability in manufacturing industries.
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