poor installation

[pʊr ɪnstəˈleɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: poor installations
instalação deficiente
1. The act of setting up equipment, software, or systems in a faulty, inadequate, or substandard manner that does not meet proper standards or specifications
The poor installation of the air conditioning unit resulted in frequent breakdowns.
A instalação deficiente da unidade de ar condicionado resultou em falhas frequentes.
2. A setup or placement of something that is done improperly, causing dysfunction or reduced performance
Poor installation of the solar panels reduced their energy efficiency by 30%.
A instalação deficiente dos painéis solares reduziu sua eficiência energética em 30%.
In Brazil, this term is commonly used in technical service complaints and construction contexts. In the USA, it's frequently mentioned in home improvement, IT support, and warranty-related discussions. Poor installation is often grounds for warranty claims and customer service complaints in both cultures.
NYC Slang
botched install / sloppy setup
Synonyms / Sinônimos
faulty installationimproper installationinadequate installationsubstandard installationdefective setup
Antonyms / Antônimos
proper installationcorrect installationprofessional installationadequate installation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instalação deficiente
Most common usage in technical and commercial contexts
General Brazilian
instalação inadequada
Alternative formal expression
São Paulo
instalação ruim
More colloquial usage in informal contexts
Portugal
instalação deficiente
Same formal expression used in European Portuguese

Related Words

installationsetupequipmentmaintenancetroubleshootingmalfunction

Related Idioms & Phrases

a recipe for disaster
asking for trouble
setting yourself up for failure
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