system reliability

[ˈsɪstəm rɪˈlaɪəbɪlɪti]
nounpl: system reliabilities
confiabilidade do sistema
1. The ability of a system to perform its intended function consistently and without failure over a specified period of time under defined conditions
System reliability is critical for maintaining continuous operations in data centers.
A confiabilidade do sistema é crítica para manter as operações contínuas em data centers.
2. A measure of the probability that a system will function without failure during a given time interval
Engineers measured the system reliability by analyzing downtime and error rates.
Os engenheiros mediram a confiabilidade do sistema analisando o tempo de inatividade e as taxas de erro.
3. The degree to which a system can be trusted to work as expected without errors or malfunctions
Improving system reliability requires regular maintenance and updates.
Melhorar a confiabilidade do sistema requer manutenção regular e atualizações.
In Brazilian tech companies and engineering firms, 'confiabilidade do sistema' is the standard technical term used in documentation, meetings, and professional contexts. The concept is particularly important in industries like banking, telecommunications, and aviation where system downtime has significant financial and safety implications. In Portugal, the term 'fiabilidade' is preferred, reflecting the slight linguistic differences between Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
system dependabilitysystem availabilitysystem stabilityoperational reliabilityfault tolerance
Antonyms / Antônimos
system failureunreliabilitysystem instabilitydowntime

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
confiabilidade do sistema
Standard term used in technical and engineering contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
confiabilidade do sistema / fidedignidade do sistema
Both terms are commonly used in the tech industry hub
Portugal
fiabilidade do sistema
Portuguese preference for 'fiabilidade' instead of 'confiabilidade'
Rio de Janeiro
confiabilidade do sistema
Standard usage in technical documentation and IT sectors

Related Words

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)redundancyfault tolerancequality assurancesystem performancemaintenancedisaster recovery

Related Idioms & Phrases

uptime guarantee
bulletproof system
mission-critical reliability
fail-safe mechanism
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