wrong selection
[/rɔŋ sɪˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: wrong selections
seleção incorreta
1. an incorrect or inappropriate choice made from a set of options
The wrong selection of materials led to the project's failure.
A seleção incorreta de materiais levou ao fracasso do projeto.
2. a mistake in choosing or picking something that was not intended
Due to a wrong selection, the customer received the wrong product.
Devido a uma seleção incorreta, o cliente recebeu o produto errado.
3. an error in decision-making or choice-making process
The wrong selection of candidates affected the team's performance.
A seleção incorreta de candidatos afetou o desempenho da equipe.
In Brazilian business and tech environments, 'seleção incorreta' is frequently used in software, e-commerce, and human resources contexts. In Portugal, the term maintains formal usage primarily in administrative and educational settings. The phrase emphasizes accountability and error correction in decision-making processes.
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