1. A flaw, imperfection, or malfunction in a product, system, or structure that is not immediately apparent or noticeable to the user or observer
The vehicle had a silent defect in its braking system that was only discovered during inspection.
O veículo tinha um defeito silencioso no sistema de freios que foi descoberto apenas durante a inspeção.
2. In manufacturing and quality control, a defect that does not produce obvious symptoms or warnings
The manufacturer had to recall the product due to a silent defect that could cause failure over time.
O fabricante teve que fazer recall do produto devido a um defeito silencioso que poderia causar falha com o tempo.
3. In medical context, a disease or condition that progresses without noticeable symptoms
Hypertension is often called a silent defect because it develops without obvious warning signs.
A hipertensão é frequentemente chamada de um defeito silencioso porque se desenvolve sem sinais óbvios de alerta.