warning threshold

[ˈwɔːrnɪŋ ˈθreʃoʊld]
nounpl: warning thresholds
limite de aviso
1. A predetermined level or point at which a warning signal or alert is triggered to indicate that a system, measurement, or condition is approaching a critical or undesirable state
The warning threshold for CPU temperature was set at 80 degrees Celsius.
O limite de aviso para a temperatura da CPU foi estabelecido em 80 graus Celsius.
2. In safety or monitoring systems, the value at which an initial alert is issued before reaching a maximum or danger threshold
The system will send a notification when the warning threshold of 50% disk space is reached.
O sistema enviará uma notificação quando o limite de aviso de 50% de espaço em disco for atingido.
3. A boundary level that indicates potential risk or concern, requiring attention or action before a critical situation develops
Blood pressure monitoring devices alert patients when readings exceed the warning threshold.
Os dispositivos de monitoramento de pressão arterial alertam os pacientes quando as leituras excedem o limite de aviso.
In Brazil, 'limite de aviso' is predominantly used in technical and industrial contexts, particularly in manufacturing, IT infrastructure, and environmental monitoring. The term reflects the importance of proactive safety measures in Brazilian workplaces. In the USA, this term is standard in tech industry, healthcare, and industrial safety. Portuguese usage follows similar technical conventions but may emphasize the preventive aspect of the warning system.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
alert levelcaution leveltrigger pointalert thresholdwarning level
Antonyms / Antônimos
critical thresholddanger thresholdmaximum threshold

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
limite de aviso
Most common term used in technical and safety contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
nível de alerta
Alternative term frequently used in industrial and IT sectors
Rio de Janeiro
limiar de advertência
More formal, technical usage in specialized contexts
Portugal
limiar de aviso
European Portuguese variant, widely used in technical documentation

Related Words

thresholdalertmonitoringcritical levelsystem alertperformance metric

Related Idioms & Phrases

sound the alarm
raise the red flag
set off alarms
trigger an alert
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