functional accuracy
[ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˈækjərəsi]
nounpl: functional accuracies
precisão funcional
1. The degree to which a system, device, or process performs its intended function correctly and reliably, regardless of minor deviations from theoretical specifications
The software demonstrated functional accuracy despite some cosmetic bugs in the user interface.
O software demonstrou precisão funcional apesar de alguns bugs cosméticos na interface do usuário.
2. In engineering and quality control, the ability of a product to meet its core functional requirements within acceptable tolerances
The manufacturer prioritized functional accuracy over aesthetic perfection.
O fabricante priorizou a precisão funcional em detrimento da perfeição estética.
3. In testing and validation, the correctness of output results when a system performs its primary tasks under specified conditions
Functional accuracy testing confirmed that the calculator produced correct results for all mathematical operations.
Os testes de precisão funcional confirmaram que a calculadora produzia resultados corretos para todas as operações matemáticas.
The term 'functional accuracy' is primarily used in technical, engineering, and quality assurance contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects a pragmatic approach to product development where core functionality is prioritized over perfection, particularly in software development and industrial manufacturing. In Brazilian corporate culture, this term is frequently used in Six Sigma and continuous improvement (melhoria contínua) initiatives.
Related Idioms & Phrases
meets functional accuracy standards
within functional accuracy limits
functional accuracy threshold
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