sensor deviation
[ˈsɛnsər ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən]
nounpl: sensor deviations
desvio do sensor
1. The difference between the actual value measured by a sensor and the true value; a measure of sensor inaccuracy or error
The sensor deviation was within acceptable limits for the manufacturing process.
O desvio do sensor estava dentro dos limites aceitáveis para o processo de fabricação.
2. In engineering and quality control, the discrepancy or variance in sensor readings from the expected or calibrated value
We need to recalibrate the equipment to reduce sensor deviation.
Precisamos recalibrar o equipamento para reduzir o desvio do sensor.
3. A malfunction or irregularity in sensor performance causing erratic or inaccurate measurements
The technician identified a sensor deviation that was affecting the system's reliability.
O técnico identificou um desvio do sensor que afetava a confiabilidade do sistema.
This is a technical term primarily used in engineering, manufacturing, quality control, and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential vocabulary in industrial and technological fields, particularly in automotive, electronics, and precision manufacturing sectors where sensor accuracy is critical for product quality and safety standards.
Related Idioms & Phrases
within acceptable deviation
correct for sensor deviation
compensate sensor deviation
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