authorized strength
[/ˈɔːθəraɪzd ˈstreŋθ/]
nounpl: authorized strengths
efetivo autorizado
1. The maximum number of personnel authorized to be assigned to a military unit, organization, or position
The regiment's authorized strength is 800 soldiers.
O efetivo autorizado do regimento é de 800 soldados.
2. The officially approved complement of staff or workforce for a particular department or agency
The department operates below its authorized strength due to budget cuts.
O departamento funciona abaixo de seu efetivo autorizado devido aos cortes orçamentários.
3. The established level of manpower resources permitted by regulation or directive
We need approval to exceed the authorized strength for this project.
Precisamos de aprovação para exceder o efetivo autorizado para este projeto.
This term is primarily used in military, government, and large organizational contexts. In Brazil, it is especially common in Armed Forces terminology and public administration. The concept reflects bureaucratic control over personnel budgets and organizational capacity. It differs from 'actual strength' which refers to the number of personnel currently assigned, versus what is officially permitted.
Related Idioms & Phrases
at authorized strength - operating with full complement of personnel
below authorized strength - understaffed or undermanned
operate within authorized strength - comply with personnel limits
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