test error

[test ˈerər]
nounpl: test errors
erro de teste
1. In machine learning and statistics, the error or loss measured on a test dataset that has not been used during model training
The test error increased significantly after we added more features to the model.
O erro de teste aumentou significativamente após adicionarmos mais recursos ao modelo.
2. In software quality assurance, a defect or failure discovered during the testing phase of development
The development team needs to address each test error before releasing the software.
A equipe de desenvolvimento precisa resolver cada erro de teste antes de lançar o software.
3. A discrepancy between expected and actual results in a test case execution
The test error was caused by an incorrect assertion in the unit test.
O erro de teste foi causado por uma asserção incorreta no teste unitário.
This is predominantly technical terminology used in software development, QA, and data science fields in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech companies, the term 'erro de teste' is universally understood among developers, while in Portugal the term 'falha de teste' may also be used. The concept is critical in agile and DevOps methodologies where continuous testing is emphasized.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
test failuretest defectvalidation errorgeneralization errortesting error
Antonyms / Antônimos
test successtest passcorrect result

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
erro de teste
Standard term used in software development and machine learning contexts
São Paulo
erro de teste
Common in tech hubs; sometimes 'falha de teste' used interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
erro de teste
Standard usage in IT sector
Portugal
erro de teste
Same terminology used; may also see 'falha de validação'

Related Words

training errorvalidation erroroverfittingmodel evaluationdebuggingquality assurance

Related Idioms & Phrases

catch a test error
identify test errors early
minimize test errors
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