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title: "Defect Age"
slug: "how-is-the-defect-age-calculated"
updated: 2026-04-29T10:19:18Z
published: 2026-04-29T10:19:18Z
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Defect Age

<p>The Defect Age&nbsp;is measured in <strong>days</strong>. Panaya calculates the Defect Age, <strong>beginning on the detection date</strong> (when the Defect was initially reported) and <strong>until the&nbsp;Defect&nbsp;is Closed</strong>.<br /><br />&nbsp;</p>