repetition issue
[/ˌrɛpəˈtɪʃən ˈɪʃuː/]
nounpl: repetition issues
problema de repetição
1. A problem or difficulty arising from the repeated occurrence of something, often unwanted or problematic
The software has a repetition issue where the same error appears multiple times.
O software tem um problema de repetição onde o mesmo erro aparece várias vezes.
2. In writing or speech, the excessive or awkward use of the same words or phrases
The essay suffers from a repetition issue that makes it tedious to read.
O ensaio sofre de um problema de repetição que o torna tedioso para ler.
3. In technical contexts, a bug or malfunction causing something to repeat unintentionally
The printer has a repetition issue that causes documents to print twice.
A impressora tem um problema de repetição que faz com que documentos sejam impressos duas vezes.
This term is commonly used in technical, academic, and professional contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it appears frequently in software development discussions, educational feedback, and quality control environments. The phrase emphasizes problem-solving and improvement rather than simply describing redundancy.
Related Idioms & Phrases
beating a dead horse (repetitive and futile action)
going around in circles (endless repetition)
rinse and repeat (repeated cycle)
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