1. A significant defect, breakdown, or malfunction that has substantial impact or importance in a system, process, or product
The investigation identified a material failure in the bridge's structural integrity.
A investigação identificou uma falha relevante na integridade estrutural da ponte.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, a breach or failure to perform that is substantial and goes to the heart of the agreement
The supplier's failure to deliver on time was considered a material failure of the contract.
A falha da fornecedora em entregar no prazo foi considerada uma falha relevante do contrato.
3. In quality control and engineering, a defect of sufficient magnitude that affects product functionality or safety
Quality control rejected the batch due to a material failure in the welding process.
O controle de qualidade rejeitou o lote por uma falha relevante no processo de soldagem.