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irregular batch

[/ɪˈrɛɡ.jə.lər bætʃ/]
nounpl: irregular batches
lote irregular
1. A group or quantity of items produced or processed together that does not meet standard specifications or quality requirements
The factory had to discard an irregular batch of components due to manufacturing defects.
A fábrica teve que descartar um lote irregular de componentes devido a defeitos de fabricação.
2. A collection of items that deviate from established patterns, standards, or expected uniformity
The quality control team identified an irregular batch in the production line.
A equipe de controle de qualidade identificou um lote irregular na linha de produção.
Synonyms
defective batchnon-standard batchsubstandard lotoff-spec batch
Antonyms
regular batchstandard batchconforming batch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lote irregular
Standard term used in manufacturing and quality control contexts
São Paulo
lote irregular / lote fora do padrão
Common in industrial and commercial settings
Portugal
lote irregular / lote não conforme
Used in manufacturing; 'lote não conforme' is also common in quality standards

Related Idioms & Phrases

a batch out of spec
off-spec production run
non-conforming batch
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