quality control failure

[/ˈkwɒlɪti kənˈtroʊl ˈfeɪljər/]
nounpl: quality control failures
falha no controle de qualidade
1. The inability or failure of quality control systems to detect defects, deviations, or substandard products before they reach the consumer
The quality control failure resulted in thousands of defective units being shipped to customers.
A falha no controle de qualidade resultou no envio de milhares de unidades defeituosas para os clientes.
2. A breakdown in the inspection or testing procedures that are designed to maintain manufacturing standards
Management launched an investigation into the quality control failure that allowed contaminated products to reach the market.
A gerência iniciou uma investigação sobre a falha no controle de qualidade que permitiu que produtos contaminados chegassem ao mercado.
3. The failure of a company's quality assurance department to identify and prevent product defects
The quality control failure damaged the company's reputation and led to a costly recall.
A falha no controle de qualidade prejudicou a reputação da empresa e levou a um recall custoso.
In both Brazilian and American industrial contexts, quality control failures are serious matters that can result in product recalls, legal liability, and significant financial losses. In Brazil, such failures are particularly sensitive in the automotive and pharmaceutical industries. The term is commonly used in manufacturing, engineering, and consumer protection discussions in both cultures.
NYC Slang
QC fail, botched inspection
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inspection failuredefect detection failurequality assurance breakdowntesting failurestandards violation
Antonyms / Antônimos
quality control successsuccessful inspectiondefect detectionquality assurance excellence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falha no controle de qualidade
standard and widely used term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
falha no controle de qualidade / falha na garantia de qualidade
commonly used in industrial and manufacturing sectors
Rio de Janeiro
falha no controle de qualidade
standard usage, sometimes abbreviated as 'falha de QC'
Portugal
falha no controlo de qualidade
Portuguese European spelling uses 'controlo' instead of 'controle'

Related Words

quality assurancedefect detectionproduct recallmanufacturing standardsinspection processcompliance failureproduct liability

Related Idioms & Phrases

let something slip through the cracks
drop the ball
quality control went out the window
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