allow variation
[/əˈlaʊ ˌvɛriˈeɪʃən/]
verb phrase
permitir variação
1. to permit or enable differences, changes, or alternatives within specified limits or parameters
The contract allows variation in the delivery schedule within 30 days.
O contrato permite variação no cronograma de entrega dentro de 30 dias.
2. to accept flexibility or deviation from a standard or predetermined plan
The recipe allows variation in the types of herbs you can use.
A receita permite variação nos tipos de ervas que você pode usar.
3. in legal or technical contexts, to authorize modifications or alternatives
The project budget allows variation of up to 10% per quarter.
O orçamento do projeto permite variação de até 10% por trimestre.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian business, legal, and technical documents. In American English, it appears frequently in contracts, project management, and technical specifications. The phrase reflects a practical approach to flexibility and adaptability in both cultures, though Brazilian Portuguese may sometimes use the simpler 'flexibilizar' in more casual business settings.
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