true positions

[truː pəˈzɪʃənz]
nounpl: true positions
posições verdadeiras
1. In engineering and manufacturing, the theoretically exact locations of features on a component as specified in technical drawings and design specifications
The true positions of the holes must be within 0.05mm tolerance according to the blueprint.
As posições verdadeiras dos furos devem estar dentro de uma tolerância de 0,05mm de acordo com o desenho técnico.
2. In surveying and geodesy, the accurate geographic or geometric locations of points determined through precise measurement
The surveyor calculated the true positions of the property boundaries using GPS technology.
O agrimensor calculou as posições verdadeiras dos limites da propriedade usando tecnologia GPS.
3. The actual or correct locations or places, in contrast to assumed or approximate ones
Once the data was analyzed, the true positions of the celestial objects became apparent.
Uma vez que os dados foram analisados, as posições verdadeiras dos objetos celestes ficaram aparentes.
This is a technical term commonly used in manufacturing, engineering, and surveying industries in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is particularly important in quality control and precision manufacturing processes where tolerances and specifications must be strictly adhered to. The term is universal in these professional contexts and does not vary significantly between regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
actual positionscorrect positionsexact positionstheoretical positionsnominal positions
Antonyms / Antônimos
approximate positionsestimated positionsassumed positionsfalse positions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
posições verdadeiras
Standard term used in engineering and technical documentation
São Paulo
posições verdadeiras / posições reais
Both terms are used interchangeably in industrial and engineering contexts
Portugal
posições verdadeiras
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, used in technical and engineering fields
Technical English
true positions
Primarily used in GD&T and manufacturing quality control contexts

Related Words

position tolerancegeometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)datumfeaturecoordinate system

Related Idioms & Phrases

within true positions
establish true positions
verify true positions
determine true positions
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