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improper installation

[/ɪmˈprɒpər ɪnstəˈleɪʃən/]
nounpl: improper installations
instalação inadequada
1. The incorrect or faulty process of setting up, assembling, or putting into place equipment, software, or systems that does not follow proper procedures or manufacturer specifications
The improper installation of the air conditioning unit caused it to malfunction within weeks.
A instalação inadequada da unidade de ar condicionado causou seu mau funcionamento em poucas semanas.
2. Failure to follow safety standards, building codes, or technical requirements during the setup process
Improper installation of electrical wiring can create fire hazards.
A instalação inadequada de fiação elétrica pode criar riscos de incêndio.
NYC Slang
botched install
Synonyms
faulty installationincorrect installationdefective installationnon-compliant installationinstalação defeituosainstalação incorretainstalação imprópria
Antonyms
proper installationcorrect installationsuccessful installationinstalação adequadainstalação corretainstalação apropriada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instalação inadequada
most common and widely used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
instalação errada
informal alternative commonly used in casual speech
São Paulo
instalação imprópria
more formal usage in technical and professional contexts
Portugal
instalação imprópria
formal and technical term; 'instalação defeituosa' also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

to botch an installation
to put in wrong
não seguir as instruções
fazer de qualquer jeito
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