partial operability
[ˈpɑːrʃəl ˌɒpərəˈbɪləti]
nounpl: partial operabilities
operabilidade parcial
1. The state or condition of a system, device, or equipment that is able to function but not at full capacity or with all intended features active
The aircraft achieved partial operability after emergency repairs, allowing it to fly at reduced speed.
A aeronave alcançou operabilidade parcial após reparos emergenciais, permitindo voar em velocidade reduzida.
2. A degraded operational status where some functions are available while others are compromised or unavailable
The software entered a state of partial operability due to missing modules.
O software entrou em um estado de operabilidade parcial devido a módulos ausentes.
3. In technical contexts, the ability of a system to continue performing essential functions despite damage or failure of non-critical components
The server maintains partial operability even after the hard drive failure through redundant systems.
O servidor mantém operabilidade parcial mesmo após a falha do disco rígido através de sistemas redundantes.
This is predominantly technical jargon used in military, aerospace, software engineering, and industrial maintenance contexts. In Brazil, it is frequently encountered in documentation of government defense projects, aviation authorities (ANAC), and technology companies. In the USA, it is standard terminology in military reports and technical specifications, particularly in defense and NASA documentation.
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