approved change

[/əˈpruːvd tʃeɪndʒ/]
nounpl: approved changes
mudança aprovada
1. A modification or alteration to a system, process, or document that has been formally authorized and sanctioned by the appropriate authority or governing body
The approved change to the software was implemented across all departments.
A mudança aprovada no software foi implementada em todos os departamentos.
2. In project management and quality control, a documented modification that has passed through the formal review and approval process
All approved changes must be recorded in the change management system.
Todas as mudanças aprovadas devem ser registradas no sistema de gerenciamento de mudanças.
This term is predominantly used in formal business, IT, and project management contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian corporate culture, the approval process is often formalized through documented change control boards (CCB - Comissão de Controle de Mudanças). The emphasis on documentation and formal authorization reflects the importance of compliance and traceability in large organizations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
authorized modificationsanctioned changeapproved modificationratified change
Antonyms / Antônimos
rejected changeunapproved changedenied changepending change

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mudança aprovada
Standard term used in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
mudança aprovada / alteração aprovada
Both terms are used interchangeably in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
mudança aprovada
Commonly used in IT and project management sectors
Portugal
alteração aprovada / mudança aprovada
Both terms are acceptable; 'alteração' is slightly more formal

Related Words

change managementapproval processmodification requestchange requestimplementation

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the green light
rubber stamp
give the thumbs up
seal of approval
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