system deficiency
[ˈsɪstəm dɪˈfɪʃənsi]
nounpl: system deficiencies
deficiência do sistema
1. A lack or shortage in the functioning, capacity, or performance of an organized procedure or structure
The hospital identified a system deficiency in patient data management that led to medical errors.
O hospital identificou uma deficiência do sistema no gerenciamento de dados do paciente que causou erros médicos.
2. A failure or inadequacy in a mechanical, electronic, or organizational system
The transportation system deficiency affected thousands of commuters during rush hour.
A deficiência do sistema de transporte afetou milhares de passageiros durante a hora de pico.
3. A structural weakness or gap in procedures, infrastructure, or processes
Auditors discovered a system deficiency in the company's financial controls.
Os auditores descobriram uma deficiência do sistema nos controles financeiros da empresa.
This term is commonly used in both Brazilian and American English in formal, professional, and technical contexts such as auditing, healthcare, government, and corporate management. In Brazil, it appears frequently in compliance reports and regulatory documents. The term carries a sense of organizational accountability and is often used when discussing improvements or remedial actions needed within institutions.
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