minimize deviation
[ˈmɪnɪmaɪz dɪˈveɪʃən]
verb phrase
minimizar o desvio
1. to reduce or decrease the difference between an expected value and an actual value; to make variations as small as possible
The engineering team worked to minimize deviation from the original design specifications.
A equipe de engenharia trabalhou para minimizar o desvio das especificações de design original.
2. in statistics and quality control, to reduce standard deviation or variance
Our goal is to minimize deviation in product quality across all manufacturing plants.
Nosso objetivo é minimizar o desvio na qualidade do produto em todas as plantas de fabricação.
3. to lessen the extent to which something diverges from a target or norm
The new software helps minimize deviation from project timelines.
O novo software ajuda a minimizar o desvio dos cronogramas do projeto.
This is primarily a technical and business term used in quality control, engineering, statistics, and project management contexts in both Brazilian and American English-speaking environments. In Brazil, it's commonly used in manufacturing and industrial sectors, particularly in automotive and electronics industries influenced by international standards like ISO and Six Sigma methodologies.
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