interchangeable elements
[ˌɪn.tɚ.ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl ˈɛl.ə.mənts]
nounpl: interchangeable elements
elementos intercambiáveis
1. Components or parts that can be used in place of one another without affecting the function or performance of a system or product
The manufacturer uses interchangeable elements in their smartphone designs to reduce production costs.
O fabricante usa elementos intercambiáveis em seus designs de smartphones para reduzir custos de produção.
2. In manufacturing and engineering, parts that meet the same specifications and can be substituted without modification
Interchangeable elements in automotive assembly lines ensure efficiency and quality control.
Elementos intercambiáveis nas linhas de montagem automotiva garantem eficiência e controle de qualidade.
3. In linguistics and semiotics, units of meaning or structure that can be substituted for one another
In this poem, the metaphors function as interchangeable elements that convey similar emotions.
Neste poema, as metáforas funcionam como elementos intercambiáveis que transmitem emoções similares.
This term is fundamental in Brazilian industrial manufacturing, where standardization and quality control are essential. It reflects the country's growing automotive and technology sectors, where interchangeable elements reduce costs and improve efficiency in mass production.
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