base schedule
[/beɪs ˈskɛdʒuːl/]
nounpl: base schedules
cronograma base
1. The original or primary schedule established at the start of a project, against which changes and progress are measured
The project manager compared the current progress against the base schedule to identify delays.
O gerente de projeto comparou o progresso atual com o cronograma base para identificar atrasos.
2. In project management, the approved timeline that serves as a baseline for tracking schedule performance
We need to establish a base schedule before we can measure schedule variance.
Precisamos estabelecer um cronograma base antes de poder medir a variação do cronograma.
3. A standard work schedule used as a reference point for operational planning
The airline's base schedule determines flight operations for the entire quarter.
O cronograma base da companhia aérea determina as operações de voo para todo o trimestre.
This term is widely used in project management, construction, aviation, and manufacturing industries in both the USA and Brazil. It's particularly important in corporate and engineering contexts where schedule adherence and performance tracking are critical. The concept is fundamental to methodologies like PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) and is understood consistently across English and Portuguese-speaking business environments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
stick to the base schedule
deviate from the base schedule
establish a base schedule
track against the base schedule
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