loose tolerance
[luːs ˈtɒlərəns]
nounpl: loose tolerances
tolerância ampla / tolerância flexível
1. A permissive or lenient standard that allows for a wide range of variation or deviation from a specified value or standard
The manufacturer set loose tolerances on the component dimensions to reduce production costs.
O fabricante estabeleceu tolerâncias amplas nas dimensões dos componentes para reduzir custos de produção.
2. In engineering and manufacturing, a specification that permits greater deviation in measurements, dimensions, or quality standards
The project has loose tolerances for the electrical specifications, allowing for ±5% variation.
O projeto possui tolerâncias flexíveis para as especificações elétricas, permitindo uma variação de ±5%.
3. A general attitude or approach that is accommodating and does not strictly enforce rules or standards
The teacher's loose tolerance of late submissions resulted in poor deadline discipline among students.
A tolerância flexível da professora com relação aos trabalhos atrasados resultou em falta de disciplina com prazos entre os alunos.
In Brazilian industrial and manufacturing contexts, 'tolerância ampla' is commonly used in technical specifications and quality control discussions. The term reflects the practical balance between production efficiency and acceptable quality standards. In American manufacturing, 'loose tolerance' is standard technical terminology used in engineering drawings and production planning. The concept is culturally significant in both markets as it relates to cost-benefit analysis in production processes.
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