increase deviation

[ɪnˈkris ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən]
noun/verb phrasepl: increase deviations
aumento do desvio
1. An enlargement or amplification of the degree to which something departs from an expected, standard, or original value or course
The increase deviation in temperature readings suggests a malfunction in the sensor.
O aumento do desvio nas leituras de temperatura sugere uma falha no sensor.
2. In statistics and quality control, a rise in the measure of spread or dispersion from a mean or target value
The manufacturing process showed an increase deviation in product dimensions last quarter.
O processo de fabricação apresentou um aumento do desvio nas dimensões do produto no último trimestre.
3. In navigation or engineering, a growing discrepancy between intended and actual direction or position
An increase deviation from the flight path required immediate pilot correction.
Um aumento do desvio da trajetória de voo exigiu correção imediata do piloto.
This is primarily technical terminology used in engineering, statistics, quality control, and scientific contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, the term is commonly encountered in industrial settings, manufacturing quality assurance, and academic scientific discourse. It reflects the specialized vocabulary of STEM fields and is equally formal in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
greater deviationamplified divergencerising variancegrowing dispersionenlarged variance
Antonyms / Antônimos
decrease deviationreduced variancelower deviationdiminished divergencenarrowed spread

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumento do desvio
Standard technical and statistical terminology used across Brazil
São Paulo
aumento da variação
Common alternative in industrial and manufacturing contexts
Portugal
aumento do desvio
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in technical and scientific contexts
Rio de Janeiro
aumento do desvio
Standard usage in engineering and technical fields

Related Words

standard deviationdeviation analysisvariancetolerance limitsquality controlstatistical dispersionmeasurement error

Related Idioms & Phrases

off track
out of spec
beyond tolerance
drift away from standard
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