approved designs

[/əˈpruːvd dɪˈzaɪnz/]
noun phrase
designs aprovados
1. Designs, plans, or specifications that have been formally reviewed and accepted by an authorized person, committee, or regulatory body
The architect submitted the approved designs to the construction company for implementation.
O arquiteto entregou os designs aprovados à empresa de construção para implementação.
2. Technical drawings or blueprints that meet required standards and have received official authorization to proceed
Only approved designs can be used in the manufacturing process to ensure quality control.
Apenas os designs aprovados podem ser utilizados no processo de fabricação para garantir controle de qualidade.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian business, engineering, and construction industries where formal approval processes are essential for regulatory compliance and project management. In Portugal, the term 'projetos aprovados' is often preferred over the English loanword 'designs' in formal documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
authorized designsaccepted designssanctioned designsvalidated designscertified designs
Antonyms / Antônimos
rejected designsunapproved designspending designsdisapproved designs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
designs aprovados
Most common usage in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
projetos aprovados
Often used interchangeably, especially in engineering sectors
Portugal
projetos aprovados
Preferred term in European Portuguese; 'designs' sometimes considered anglicism

Related Words

design approvalblueprinttechnical specificationsregulatory compliancedesign reviewvalidation process

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the green light
stamp of approval
give the go-ahead
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