"mean time to failure" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (engineering) The predicted mean average time taken for a part or system to fail for the first time. Categories (topical): Engineering Synonyms: MTTF
    Sense id: en-mean_time_to_failure-en-noun-NrYGYhFO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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