software unreliability

[ˈsɔːftwɛər ʌnrɪˈlaɪəbɪlɪti]
nounpl: software unreliabilities
confiabilidade deficiente de software
1. The quality or state of software that is unstable, prone to errors, failures, or unexpected behavior, lacking consistent and dependable performance
The software unreliability caused the company to lose thousands of dollars in downtime.
A confiabilidade deficiente do software causou à empresa uma perda de milhares de dólares em tempo de inatividade.
2. The degree to which a software application or system fails to perform its intended functions correctly and consistently
Users complained about the software unreliability and frequent crashes.
Os usuários reclamaram da confiabilidade deficiente do software e travamentos frequentes.
3. The lack of dependability in software performance across different operating conditions and extended usage periods
The software unreliability in production environments forced the developers to release critical patches.
A confiabilidade deficiente do software em ambientes de produção forçou os desenvolvedores a lançar patches críticos.
In Brazil and the USA, software unreliability is a significant concern in both corporate and consumer sectors. Brazilian companies investing in software development often emphasize 'confiabilidade' as a key metric. In American tech culture, discussions about software unreliability often occur in startup contexts where rapid development may compromise stability. The term is critical in discussions about software quality assurance, testing methodologies, and digital transformation initiatives.
NYC Slang
buggy software; glitchy code
Synonyms / Sinônimos
software instabilityunreliable softwaresoftware deficiencypoor software qualitysoftware failure ratelack of software dependabilitysoftware fragility
Antonyms / Antônimos
software reliabilitysoftware stabilitysoftware dependabilitysoftware robustnesssoftware resilience

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
confiabilidade deficiente de software
Standard technical term used in software development and IT sectors
General Brazilian Portuguese
falta de confiabilidade do software
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business and technical documentation
São Paulo
instabilidade de software
Commonly used in IT hubs and tech companies; sometimes preferred over 'confiabilidade deficiente'
Portugal
fiabilidade deficiente de software
Uses 'fiabilidade' instead of 'confiabilidade'; preferred in European Portuguese technical contexts

Related Words

bugcrasherrorfaultfailuredebuggingtestingquality assuranceperformance degradationsystem downtime

Related Idioms & Phrases

software that doesn't hold up
software prone to failure
a house of cards
software that falls short
unreliable as a broken compass
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