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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
canonical: "success.panaya.com/how-is-the-defect-age-calculated"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Defect Age

The Defect Age is measured in **days**. Panaya calculates the Defect Age, **beginning on the detection date** (when the Defect was initially reported) and **until the Defect is Closed**.