allocated batch

[ə-ˈlō-ˌkā-təd bach]
nounpl: allocated batches
lote alocado
1. A group of items, products, or resources that have been assigned or distributed to a specific person, department, or purpose
The allocated batch of materials was delivered to the warehouse on Monday.
O lote alocado de materiais foi entregue ao depósito na segunda-feira.
2. In manufacturing or processing, a predetermined quantity of items designated for a particular process or customer
Each allocated batch must be tracked through quality control before shipment.
Cada lote alocado deve ser rastreado através do controle de qualidade antes do envio.
3. In computing and data processing, a set of data or jobs assigned to be processed together
The system processed the allocated batch of transactions overnight.
O sistema processou o lote alocado de transações durante a noite.
This is primarily a technical and business term used in manufacturing, logistics, and IT sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian companies, 'lote alocado' is the standard term in supply chain management and production planning. The concept reflects modern inventory and resource management practices common in industrialized economies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
assigned batchdesignated batchdistributed batchallotted batchreserved batch
Antonyms / Antônimos
unallocated batchavailable batchfree batchsurplus batch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lote alocado
Standard term used in business and manufacturing contexts
São Paulo
lote destinado
Alternative term commonly used in commercial and industrial sectors
Rio de Janeiro
lote reservado
Less formal alternative emphasizing the reserved nature
Portugal
lote alocado / lote afectado
Both terms are used; 'afectado' is more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

allocationbatch processinginventory managementresource distributionproduction runconsignment

Related Idioms & Phrases

allocated batch of resources
allocated batch processing
allocated batch management
allocated batch tracking
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