tolerance error

[/ˈtɑːlərəns ˈɛrər/]
nounpl: tolerance errors
erro de tolerância
1. The acceptable deviation or difference between a specified value and the actual measured or produced value in manufacturing, engineering, or quality control processes
The tolerance error for this mechanical component must not exceed 0.05 millimeters.
O erro de tolerância para este componente mecânico não deve exceder 0,05 milímetros.
2. In numerical analysis and computational mathematics, the maximum permissible difference between an approximate solution and the true solution
The algorithm was set with a tolerance error of 0.001 to ensure accuracy.
O algoritmo foi configurado com um erro de tolerância de 0,001 para garantir precisão.
3. The amount of acceptable variation allowed in a product or process before it is considered defective or out of specification
Quality control rejected the batch because several parts exceeded the tolerance error limits.
O controle de qualidade rejeitou o lote porque várias peças ultrapassaram os limites de erro de tolerância.
This is a technical term widely used in industrial and engineering sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the manufacturing and automotive industries frequently reference 'erro de tolerância' in quality control processes. The term is essential in contexts involving precision manufacturing, where maintaining acceptable tolerance errors is critical for product safety and functionality. Understanding tolerance error specifications is fundamental in technical professions and is often part of standard training in engineering and manufacturing fields.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
acceptable errorallowable deviationpermissible errormargin of errortolerance limit
Antonyms / Antônimos
exact valueprecisionaccuracy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
erro de tolerância
Standard term used in engineering and technical contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
erro de tolerância
Commonly used in industrial and manufacturing sectors
Portugal
erro de tolerância
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; alternative: 'margem de erro admissível'
General English (USA)
tolerance error
Technical term prevalent in engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance industries

Related Words

tolerancedeviationspecificationquality controlerror marginthresholdconvergence criterionmanufacturing tolerance

Related Idioms & Phrases

within tolerance
exceed the tolerance error
tighten tolerance
loosen tolerance
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