permissible error

[pər-ˈmi-sə-bəl ˈer-ər]
nounpl: permissible errors
erro permissível
1. The maximum amount of deviation or inaccuracy that is acceptable or allowed in a measurement, calculation, or specification without compromising the quality or validity of the result
The permissible error in this laboratory analysis is ±0.5%.
O erro permissível nesta análise laboratorial é de ±0,5%.
2. In engineering and manufacturing, the acceptable tolerance or margin of error within which a product or component can deviate from its specified dimensions
The permissible error for this mechanical component is within 0.1 millimeters.
O erro permissível para este componente mecânico é de 0,1 milímetros.
3. In statistics and quality control, the acceptable level of sampling error or measurement variation
With a permissible error of 3%, the survey results were deemed reliable.
Com um erro permissível de 3%, os resultados da pesquisa foram considerados confiáveis.
This term is predominantly used in technical, scientific, and manufacturing contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in engineering, quality control, and laboratory settings. The concept is fundamental to ISO standards and international quality management practices used across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
acceptable errorallowable errortolerancemargin of erroracceptable tolerance
Antonyms / Antônimos
unacceptable errorinadmissible error

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
erro permissível
Standard term used in technical and scientific contexts
General Brazilian
margem de erro aceitável
Alternative expression commonly used in quality control and statistics
Portugal
erro admissível
Common alternative in Portuguese technical standards
General
tolerância
More commonly used in engineering contexts across both Brazil and Portugal

Related Words

tolerancemargin of errordeviationaccuracyprecisionspecificationquality controlmeasurement error

Related Idioms & Phrases

within acceptable limits
within tolerance
within the margin of error
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