insignificant deviation
[ɪnˌsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt ˌdeviˈeɪʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: insignificant deviations / desvios insignificantes
desvio insignificante
1. A minor or negligible difference from an expected value, standard, or course of action that does not substantially affect the outcome or validity of something
The measurement showed an insignificant deviation from the theoretical prediction, so the experiment was considered successful.
A medição mostrou um desvio insignificante da previsão teórica, então o experimento foi considerado bem-sucedido.
2. A small, unimportant departure from a rule, plan, or norm that does not warrant corrective action
The project timeline had an insignificant deviation of two days, which was well within acceptable margins.
O cronograma do projeto teve um desvio insignificante de dois dias, que estava bem dentro dos limites aceitáveis.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and American technical, scientific, and business environments when discussing quality control, experimental results, and project management. In Brazil, it reflects the practical approach to acceptable tolerances in industrial and academic settings. In the USA, the phrase is common in engineering, statistics, and quality assurance contexts.
NYC Slang
no big deal / it's a drop in the bucket
Related Idioms & Phrases
within acceptable margins
under the radar
not worth losing sleep over
a drop in the bucket
nothing to write home about
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