unreliable tracking

[/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl ˈtrækɪŋ/]
noun phrase
rastreamento não confiável
1. A system or method of monitoring, following, or locating something that is prone to errors, inaccuracies, or failures
The GPS system experienced unreliable tracking during the storm, causing navigation errors.
O sistema de GPS experimentou rastreamento não confiável durante a tempestade, causando erros de navegação.
2. In technology or logistics, a tracking system that frequently loses signal, provides incorrect data, or fails to monitor objects consistently
Customers complained about unreliable tracking on their package deliveries.
Os clientes reclamaram sobre o rastreamento não confiável de suas entregas de pacotes.
In Brazil and the USA, unreliable tracking is commonly referenced in e-commerce complaints and customer service contexts. Brazilian companies often use 'rastreamento não confiável' as a technical term in logistics, while in North America it's frequently discussed in consumer reviews and tech forums. The phrase has gained importance with the rise of online shopping and real-time delivery services.
NYC Slang
buggy tracking / wonky tracking
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inaccurate trackingfaulty trackingunstable trackingdefective trackinginconsistent tracking
Antonyms / Antônimos
reliable trackingaccurate trackingdependable trackingconsistent trackingstable tracking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rastreamento não confiável
Standard usage in technical and commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
rastreamento duvidoso
Alternative colloquial usage meaning questionable tracking
São Paulo
rastreamento falho
Emphasis on system failure rather than unreliability
Portugal
rastreamento pouco fiável
Portuguese variation using 'fiável' instead of 'confiável'

Related Words

GPS malfunctionsignal lossdata accuracymonitoring systemlocalization error

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit or miss tracking
tracking on thin ice
lost in translation (tracking)
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