incorrect installation
[ɪnˈkɔrɛkt ɪnstəˈleɪʃən]
nounpl: incorrect installations
instalação incorreta
1. The act of setting up, placing, or connecting equipment, software, or systems in an improper, unsuitable, or wrong manner
The incorrect installation of the air conditioning unit caused it to malfunction within days.
A instalação incorreta da unidade de ar condicionado fez com que ela deixasse de funcionar em poucos dias.
2. A failure to follow proper procedures, specifications, or guidelines when setting something up
The technician's incorrect installation of the network cables resulted in poor internet connectivity.
A instalação incorreta dos cabos de rede pelo técnico resultou em conectividade de internet fraca.
3. An improperly assembled or positioned component that does not meet required standards
The incorrect installation of the door frame led to drafts throughout the house.
A instalação incorreta da moldura da porta causou correntes de ar em toda a casa.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'incorrect installation' is commonly used in technical support, construction, and IT industries. In Brazil, warranty claims often reference 'instalação incorreta' as grounds for service denial. Americans may use more colloquial terms like 'bad install' or 'messed up setup' in casual conversation, while technical documentation uses the formal term.
NYC Slang
bad setup, botched install, messed-up installation
Related Idioms & Phrases
get off on the wrong foot
start on the wrong footing
put something in the wrong place
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