mean time to failure

noun

The predicted mean average time taken for a part or system to fail for the first time.

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noun
  1. engineeringThe predicted mean average time taken for a part or system to fail for the first time.

    Synonyms: MTTF

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe predicted mean average time taken for a part or system to fail for the first time.

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mean time to failure. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mean%20time%20to%20failure

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