lower device effectiveness

[LOH-er dih-VY-s ih-FEK-tiv-nis]
noun phrase
reduzir a eficácia do dispositivo
1. to decrease or reduce the performance, efficiency, or functional capability of a device or equipment
Dust accumulation can lower device effectiveness over time.
O acúmulo de poeira pode reduzir a eficácia do dispositivo ao longo do tempo.
2. to diminish the ability of a device to perform its intended function optimally
Outdated software may lower device effectiveness and speed.
Software desatualizado pode reduzir a eficácia e velocidade do dispositivo.
This is primarily technical terminology used in technology, engineering, and maintenance contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is commonly found in product documentation, technical support, and user manuals.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reduce device performancediminish device efficiencyimpair device functionalitydecrease device capability
Antonyms / Antônimos
increase device effectivenessenhance device performanceimprove device efficiencyoptimize device functionality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
reduzir a eficácia do dispositivo
standard technical term used across Brazil
São Paulo
baixar a efetividade do aparelho
alternative phrasing common in tech industry
Portugal
diminuir a eficácia do dispositivo
preferred in European Portuguese technical contexts

Related Words

device performancesystem efficiencyoperational capabilityfunctional degradationhardware malfunction

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the fritz
running on fumes
losing steam
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