software reliability

[/ˈsɔftˌwɛr rɪˈlaɪəbɪlɪti/]
nounfemininepl: software reliabilities
confiabilidade de software
1. The ability of a software system to perform its required functions consistently and correctly over a specified period of time under stated conditions
Software reliability is critical for systems like medical devices and aircraft control systems.
A confiabilidade de software é crítica para sistemas como dispositivos médicos e sistemas de controle de aeronaves.
2. The probability that a software product will not fail within a specific time period
The team focused on improving software reliability by reducing bugs and defects.
O time se concentrou em melhorar a confiabilidade de software reduzindo erros e defeitos.
3. A quantitative measure of system availability and fault tolerance in software engineering
Software reliability testing involves running the system under various conditions to identify failures.
O teste de confiabilidade de software envolve executar o sistema sob várias condições para identificar falhas.
In Brazil and the USA, software reliability is a paramount concern in the IT industry, particularly in sectors like finance, healthcare, and aerospace. Brazilian companies increasingly emphasize this concept as the country develops its tech sector. The term is used extensively in formal software engineering documentation, quality assurance processes, and regulatory compliance discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
software dependabilitysystem reliabilitysoftware stabilityfault tolerance
Antonyms / Antônimos
software unreliabilitysystem instabilitysoftware fragility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
confiabilidade de software
Standard term used in software engineering and IT industry
São Paulo
confiabilidade de software
Commonly used in tech companies and development teams
Rio de Janeiro
confiabilidade de software
Standard technical term in local IT sector
Portugal
fiabilidade de software
Portuguese alternative uses 'fiabilidade' instead of 'confiabilidade'

Related Words

software testingbug fixingquality assurancefault tolerancesoftware maintenancemean time to failuredefect detection

Related Idioms & Phrases

rock solid software
bulletproof code
mission-critical reliability
fail-safe system
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