maximum tolerance

[ˈmæksɪməm ˈtɑːlərəns]
noun phrasepl: maximum tolerances
tolerância máxima
1. the greatest degree or amount of variation, deviation, or acceptable difference that is allowed in a measurement, specification, or standard
The maximum tolerance for the diameter of this component is 0.5 millimeters.
A tolerância máxima para o diâmetro deste componente é de 0,5 milímetros.
2. the highest level of variation permitted before a product, measurement, or process is considered defective or non-compliant
Quality control rejected parts that exceeded the maximum tolerance of 2% contamination.
O controle de qualidade rejeitou peças que excederam a tolerância máxima de 2% de contaminação.
3. in industrial and manufacturing contexts, the acceptable upper limit of error or deviation from a specified value
The engineer calculated the maximum tolerance for the engine's operating temperature.
O engenheiro calculou a tolerância máxima para a temperatura de funcionamento do motor.
This term is primarily used in technical, engineering, manufacturing, and quality control contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English. It is essential terminology in industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and precision manufacturing. The concept reflects the standardization and precision requirements of modern industrial production, where strict adherence to specifications is critical for safety and functionality.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
upper tolerance limitmaximum allowable deviationmaximum permissible limittolerance limit
Antonyms / Antônimos
minimum tolerancezero tolerancetighter tolerance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tolerância máxima
standard term used in industrial, engineering, and manufacturing contexts
Portugal
tolerância máxima
same terminology used in Portuguese European standards and manufacturing
Technical/Industrial
limite máximo de tolerância
more formal technical variant used in regulatory and quality assurance documentation

Related Words

tolerancespecificationdeviationcompliancequality controlengineering toleranceacceptable range

Related Idioms & Phrases

exceed the maximum tolerance
within maximum tolerance
push the maximum tolerance
test the maximum tolerance
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