non-functional systems
[non-ˈfəŋk-ʃə-nəl ˈsis-təmz]
nounpl: non-functional systems
sistemas não funcionais
1. Systems, processes, or equipment that are unable to operate or perform their intended purpose or function
The hospital had to reschedule surgeries because several non-functional systems in the operating room needed urgent repairs.
O hospital teve que remarcar cirurgias porque vários sistemas não funcionais na sala de operação precisavam de reparos urgentes.
2. In software engineering, systems that fail to meet non-functional requirements such as performance, security, or reliability
The development team identified non-functional systems that did not meet the required response time specifications.
A equipe de desenvolvimento identificou sistemas não funcionais que não atendiam às especificações de tempo de resposta exigidas.
3. Infrastructure or machinery that is broken, inoperative, or out of service
The city reported several non-functional systems in the public transportation network due to the recent storm.
A cidade relatou vários sistemas não funcionais na rede de transporte público devido à tempestade recente.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and American business, IT, and industrial contexts. In Brazil, when describing non-functional systems in everyday situations, people may use more colloquial terms like 'sistemas parados' or 'sistemas com defeito'. In the USA, particularly in tech hubs like Silicon Valley and NYC, this is standard technical terminology in software development and IT operations.
NYC Slang
broken systems, down systems, busted systems
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