appropriate control
[/əˈproʊpriət kənˈtroʊl/]
noun phrasepl: appropriate controls
controle apropriado
1. A suitable or proper measure taken to manage, regulate, or supervise something in order to ensure compliance, safety, or desired outcomes
The auditor recommended implementing appropriate controls to prevent financial fraud.
O auditor recomendou implementar controles apropriados para prevenir fraude financeira.
2. In scientific research, a reference group or condition used to verify the validity of experimental results by comparison
The laboratory used appropriate controls to validate the new testing methodology.
O laboratório utilizou controles apropriados para validar a nova metodologia de teste.
3. In information technology and compliance, technical or administrative safeguards designed to protect data and systems
The organization implemented appropriate controls to safeguard customer data.
A organização implementou controles apropriados para salvaguardar os dados dos clientes.
This term is predominantly used in formal, professional contexts in both English-speaking and Brazilian Portuguese-speaking environments. It is particularly common in auditing, compliance, information technology, and regulatory frameworks. In Brazil, it appears frequently in corporate governance documents and audit reports following international standards (COSO, SOX, and similar frameworks). The usage reflects a globalized business vocabulary that has been increasingly adopted in Brazilian corporations and financial institutions.
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