measurement tolerance

[ˈmeʒərmənt ˈtɒlərəns]
nounpl: measurement tolerances
tolerância de medição
1. The permissible variation or acceptable range of deviation in the measurement or dimension of a manufactured part or component from its specified nominal value
The measurement tolerance for this component is ±0.5 millimeters, meaning the actual dimension can vary between 19.5 and 20.5 millimeters.
A tolerância de medição para este componente é de ±0,5 milímetros, o que significa que a dimensão real pode variar entre 19,5 e 20,5 milímetros.
2. The acceptable level of error or uncertainty in measurement instruments and processes
The digital scale has a measurement tolerance of ±2 grams for accurate weighing.
A balança digital tem uma tolerância de medição de ±2 gramas para pesagem precisa.
This is a specialized technical term used extensively in manufacturing, engineering, and quality control sectors in both Brazil and Portugal. In Brazilian industries, especially in automotive and aerospace manufacturing hubs like São Paulo, precise measurement tolerance specifications are critical for ISO certifications and international trade compliance. The term reflects the importance of quality control standards in modern industrial practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
toleranceallowable variationacceptable deviationmeasurement accuracydimensional tolerance
Antonyms / Antônimos
precisionexactnesszero tolerance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tolerância de medição
Standard term used in engineering and manufacturing contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
tolerância de medição
Commonly used in industrial and automotive sectors; technical standard term
Portugal
tolerância de medição
Used in Portuguese engineering standards; may also use 'tolerância dimensional'
USA
measurement tolerance / tolerance
Standard technical term in American manufacturing and quality control industries

Related Words

tolerance rangespecification limitdeviationcalibrationquality controlmanufacturing tolerance

Related Idioms & Phrases

within tolerance - dentro da tolerância
tight tolerance - tolerância apertada/restrita
loose tolerance - tolerância ampla
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