adequate control
[ˈædɪkwət kənˈtroʊl]
noun phrasepl: adequate controls
controle adequado
1. sufficient management or regulation of a process, system, or situation to ensure proper functioning and compliance with standards
The company implemented adequate control measures to prevent fraud and ensure financial accuracy.
A empresa implementou medidas de controle adequado para prevenir fraude e garantir precisão financeira.
2. in auditing and accounting, the internal procedures and safeguards necessary to maintain the integrity of financial records and operations
The audit report confirmed that adequate control procedures were in place throughout the fiscal year.
O relatório de auditoria confirmou que procedimentos de controle adequado estavam em vigor durante o exercício fiscal.
3. in healthcare and scientific research, appropriate oversight mechanisms to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with regulations
The laboratory maintained adequate control standards for all experimental protocols.
O laboratório mantinha padrões de controle adequado para todos os protocolos experimentais.
This term is widely used in American and Brazilian business environments, particularly in auditing, compliance, and corporate governance discussions. In Brazil, it appears frequently in regulatory documents, banking standards, and organizational management protocols. The phrase carries formal, professional connotations and is standard terminology in finance, healthcare, and scientific research sectors.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keeping things under control
maintaining proper oversight
having a handle on the situation
keeping a tight rein
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