Defined term

Mean Time to Failure

Mean Time to Failure: The average time from the point at which a device or system is put into operation until its first failure.

Also known as: MTTF

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MTTF
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Definition

The average time from the point at which a device or system is put into operation until its first failure. The concept is most useful for items which cannot be repaired, i.e., for which the first failure is the final failure. Abbreviated MTTF.

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MEAN TIME TO Failure

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