adjusted procedure
[ə-ˈjəs-təd prə-ˈsē-jər]
nounpl: adjusted procedures
procedimento ajustado
1. A modified or revised process, method, or set of steps that has been altered to better suit specific circumstances, requirements, or standards
The company implemented an adjusted procedure to reduce processing time by 30%.
A empresa implementou um procedimento ajustado para reduzir o tempo de processamento em 30%.
2. In auditing and finance, a standardized process that has been modified to account for specific variables or conditions in an analysis
The auditor used an adjusted procedure to verify the financial statements with the new accounting standards.
O auditor utilizou um procedimento ajustado para verificar as demonstrações financeiras de acordo com as novas normas contábeis.
3. In legal or administrative contexts, a protocol that has been amended to comply with new regulations or circumstances
Due to the pandemic, the court established an adjusted procedure for filing documents remotely.
Devido à pandemia, o tribunal estabeleceu um procedimento ajustado para protocolo de documentos remotamente.
The term 'adjusted procedure' is widely used in both American and Brazilian corporate environments, particularly in quality management (ISO standards), financial auditing, and legal compliance. In Brazil, it reflects the business culture's adaptability and responsiveness to regulatory changes. In the USA, it's common in sectors requiring strict adherence to standards and continuous improvement methodologies.
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