approved unit

[əˈpruːvd ˈjuːnɪt]
nounpl: approved units
unidade aprovada
1. A standardized measurement or component that has been officially verified and authorized for use in commerce, industry, or official applications
The scales at the market must display only approved units of measurement.
As balanças do mercado devem exibir apenas unidades aprovadas de medida.
2. In residential or commercial real estate, a housing or commercial unit that has obtained official approval from relevant authorities for occupancy or use
The developer delivered 150 approved units in the new residential complex.
A incorporadora entregou 150 unidades aprovadas no novo complexo residencial.
3. In manufacturing or quality control, a product or component batch that has passed inspection and meets established standards
Only approved units may proceed to the distribution center.
Apenas unidades aprovadas podem prosseguir para o centro de distribuição.
The term 'approved unit' is widely used in Brazilian real estate and construction industries, particularly when discussing housing developments and commercial spaces that have obtained official clearance from municipal authorities (Prefeitura). In Portugal, emphasis is often placed on EU compliance standards. In the US, this term is common in manufacturing, quality assurance, and real estate contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
certified unitauthorized unitvalidated unitlicensed unit
Antonyms / Antônimos
rejected unitnon-compliant unitunapproved unit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade aprovada
Standard term used in legal, commercial, and technical documents
São Paulo
unidade aprovada
Commonly used in real estate and construction contexts
Rio de Janeiro
unidade homologada
Alternative term emphasizing official homologation/approval
Portugal
unidade aprovada
Same term used with emphasis on European certification standards

Related Words

approvalcertificationcompliancestandardsquality controlauthorization

Related Idioms & Phrases

receive approval
meet standards
pass inspection
get the green light
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