off-spec

[/ɔːf spɛk/]
adjective
fora das especificações
1. Not conforming to the required specifications or standards; failing to meet established quality, size, or performance requirements
The manufactured parts were off-spec and had to be rejected.
As peças manufaturadas estavam fora das especificações e tiveram que ser rejeitadas.
2. In business or manufacturing, referring to products or materials that do not meet the agreed-upon technical or quality standards
We discovered that 5% of the shipment was off-spec upon inspection.
Descobrimos que 5% do carregamento estava fora das especificações após inspeção.
This is technical jargon widely used in manufacturing, quality assurance, and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It reflects the importance of standardization and quality control in modern supply chain management. The term is particularly prevalent in automotive, electronics, and pharmaceutical industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
non-conformingsubstandarddefectiveout of specificationbelow standard
Antonyms / Antônimos
on-specconformingspecification-compliantstandard-grade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fora das especificações
Most common usage in manufacturing and quality control contexts
São Paulo
não conforme com as especificações
Formal business and industrial usage
Portugal
fora das especificações
Similar to Brazilian usage in technical contexts

Related Words

specificationquality controldefecttolerancecompliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

off-spec product
off-spec material
bring something up to spec
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