individual error
[/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl ˈɛrər/]
nounpl: individual errors
erro individual
1. A mistake or inaccuracy attributable to a single person rather than a group or system
The audit revealed that the financial discrepancy was caused by an individual error made by one accountant.
A auditoria revelou que a discrepância financeira foi causada por um erro individual cometido por um contador.
2. In sports, a mistake made by a single player that contributes to a loss or unfavorable outcome
The goalkeeper's individual error in the final minutes cost the team the championship.
O erro individual do goleiro nos minutos finais custou o campeonato para o time.
3. In statistics or research, a deviation from the expected value attributable to a single measurement or observation
The researcher identified an individual error in the data collection process that skewed the results.
O pesquisador identificou um erro individual no processo de coleta de dados que distorceu os resultados.
In Brazilian corporate and sports culture, 'erro individual' is frequently discussed as a way to assign responsibility and accountability to specific individuals. In football (soccer), which is deeply embedded in Brazilian culture, commentators often highlight individual errors as pivotal moments in matches. In American business contexts, the term is used to distinguish personal responsibility from systemic failures, which is important in liability and quality assurance discussions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to pin down an individual error
individual error of judgment
due to an individual error
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