limited operability
[ˈlɪmɪtɪd ˌɑːpərəˈbɪləti]
nounpl: limited operabilities
operabilidade limitada
1. A condition or state in which a machine, system, device, or service functions with reduced capacity, restricted features, or partial functionality
The software experienced limited operability after the update, causing some features to malfunction.
O software sofreu operabilidade limitada após a atualização, causando o mau funcionamento de alguns recursos.
2. The degree to which equipment or systems can perform their intended functions with constraints or limitations
Due to the power outage, the hospital operated under limited operability, using backup systems.
Devido ao apagão, o hospital operou com operabilidade limitada, utilizando sistemas de backup.
3. Reduced capacity or restricted functionality of a device, application, or infrastructure
The vehicle was declared to have limited operability after the accident, requiring extensive repairs.
O veículo foi declarado com operabilidade limitada após o acidente, exigindo reparos extensivos.
This term is commonly used in technical, engineering, and IT sectors in both Brazil and the USA to describe systems or devices that are not functioning at their full potential. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in manufacturing contexts and software support documentation. In the USA, it's standard terminology in technology and enterprise environments.
NYC Slang
the system's running on fumes
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