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cost reduction

[/kɔst rɪˈdʌkʃən/]
nounpl: cost reductions
redução de custos
1. The process or strategy of decreasing expenses or expenditures in a business, organization, or project
The company implemented a cost reduction program to improve profitability.
A empresa implementou um programa de redução de custos para melhorar a lucratividade.
2. Measures taken to lower operational or production expenses without compromising quality
Cost reduction initiatives led to significant savings across all departments.
Iniciativas de redução de custos resultaram em economias significativas em todos os departamentos.
Synonyms
cost cuttingexpense reductionbudget reductioneconomy measuresoperational efficiency
Antonyms
cost increaseexpense expansionbudget increase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redução de custos
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese business context
São Paulo
redução de custos
Standard usage in corporate and financial environments
Portugal
redução de custos
Common in European Portuguese business terminology
General Brazilian
corte de despesas
Alternative, more informal expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighten the belt
trim the fat
penny pinching
streamline operations
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