imperfect batch
[ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt bætʃ]
nounpl: imperfect batches
lote imperfeito
1. A group or collection of products, items, or materials that contain defects, errors, or do not meet quality standards
The manufacturer had to recall the imperfect batch of smartphones due to battery defects.
O fabricante teve que fazer recall do lote imperfeito de smartphones devido a defeitos na bateria.
2. In manufacturing or production, a set of goods that fails quality control inspection
The quality assurance team rejected the imperfect batch before it could be shipped to retailers.
O time de garantia de qualidade rejeitou o lote imperfeito antes de ser enviado aos varejistas.
3. A production run containing items with minor or major flaws
We discovered an imperfect batch in warehouse B that needs to be sorted and reworked.
Descobrimos um lote imperfeito no armazém B que precisa ser classificado e reprocessado.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian manufacturing and quality control industries. In Brazil, where quality assurance is increasingly important for export competitiveness, the rejection of imperfect batches is a critical part of production processes, particularly in electronics, automotive, and food manufacturing sectors.
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