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anticipatory improvement

[ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪtəri ɪmˈpruːvmənt]
nounpl: anticipatory improvements
melhoria antecipada
1. An enhancement or upgrade made in advance of a known or expected future need or requirement
The company made anticipatory improvements to their infrastructure before the expected surge in demand.
A empresa fez melhorias antecipadas em sua infraestrutura antes do aumento esperado na demanda.
2. In legal and real estate contexts, improvements made to a property in expectation of future benefit or increased value
The landlord's anticipatory improvements to the building were intended to attract higher-paying tenants.
As melhorias antecipadas do proprietário no edifício tinham como objetivo atrair inquilinos que pagassem mais aluguel.
3. Preventive or proactive enhancements made to systems, processes, or conditions before problems arise
The anticipatory improvements in safety protocols prevented several potential accidents.
As melhorias antecipadas nos protocolos de segurança evitaram vários acidentes potenciais.
Synonyms
proactive improvementpreventive enhancementforward-looking upgradepreemptive improvement
Antonyms
reactive improvementcorrective measureremedial action

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
melhoria antecipada
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
melhoria antecipada
Commonly used in business and real estate contexts
Portugal
melhoria antecipada
Standard usage in Portuguese European dialect

Related Idioms & Phrases

get ahead of the curve
look before you leap
prevention is better than cure
preparedness pays off
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