output failure

[/ˈaʊtpʊt ˈfeɪljər/]
nounpl: output failures
falha de saída
1. A malfunction or inability of a system, device, or process to produce expected results or deliver data
The printer experienced an output failure and could not complete the document printing.
A impressora teve uma falha de saída e não conseguiu completar a impressão do documento.
2. In computing, the failure of a program or application to generate or transmit output correctly
The database query resulted in an output failure due to corrupted data.
A consulta ao banco de dados resultou em uma falha de saída devido a dados corrompidos.
3. In manufacturing, the inability to produce goods or products at expected rates or quality
The factory reported an output failure after equipment malfunction.
A fábrica relatou uma falha de saída após a avaria do equipamento.
This is primarily technical terminology used in IT, manufacturing, and engineering sectors in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian workplaces, 'falha de saída' is standard terminology in tech support and industrial contexts. The term reflects the importance of system reliability in modern production environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
malfunctionequipment failuresystem failurebreakdowncrash
Antonyms / Antônimos
successful outputnormal operationproper functioning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falha de saída
Most common and standard term in Brazilian Portuguese across all regions
São Paulo
falha na saída / erro de saída
Alternative technical term used in IT sectors
Rio de Janeiro
falha de saída
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
falha de saída / avaria de saída
Portuguese variant uses 'avaria' more frequently in technical contexts

Related Words

outputfailuresystem errormalfunctiondevice failuredata lossdowntime

Related Idioms & Phrases

the system went down
complete system failure
cascading failure
total output failure
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