1. A persistent or uninterrupted failure in a system, process, or device
The continuous failure of the equipment led to production delays.
A falha contínua do equipamento levou a atrasos na produção.
2. In geology, a long fracture in rock with no significant displacement
The continuous failure in the rock formation indicated tectonic stress.
A falha contínua na formação rochosa indicava tensão tectônica.
3. In engineering and quality control, recurring defects without interruption
A continuous failure rate of 5% requires immediate investigation.
Uma taxa de falha contínua de 5% requer investigação imediata.