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root cause analysis

[/ruːt kɔːz əˈnælɪsɪs/]
nounpl: root cause analyses
análise de causa raiz
1. A systematic investigation method used to identify the underlying reasons why a problem or failure occurred, rather than just addressing its symptoms
We conducted a root cause analysis after the system failure to prevent future incidents.
Realizamos uma análise de causa raiz após a falha do sistema para prevenir incidentes futuros.
2. A problem-solving technique commonly used in quality management, engineering, and business to determine the fundamental source of issues
The root cause analysis revealed that inadequate training was the main issue.
A análise de causa raiz revelou que o treinamento inadequado era o problema principal.
Synonyms
causal analysisfailure analysisproblem analysisinvestigação de causaanálise causal
Antonyms
symptom treatmentsuperficial analysistratamento de sintomas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
análise de causa raiz
Standard usage in business and quality management contexts
São Paulo
análise de causa raiz / RCA
Common in industrial and corporate environments
Portugal
análise da causa raiz
Slightly different article usage; used in similar professional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

get to the root of the problem
dig deeper
find the bottom line
chegar à raiz do problema
investigar a fundo
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