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defined work

[dɪˈfaɪnd wɜrk]
nounpl: defined works
trabalho definido
1. Work that has clear boundaries, specific objectives, and established parameters; task or project with predetermined scope and expectations
The project manager outlined the defined work for each team member to ensure clarity and accountability.
O gerente de projeto delineou o trabalho definido para cada membro da equipe para garantir clareza e responsabilidade.
2. Employment or labor with explicit job duties and contractual terms
She accepted a position with defined work hours and responsibilities.
Ela aceitou uma posição com horário de trabalho e responsabilidades definidas.
3. In project management, work that is formally specified and documented
All defined work must be documented in the project charter.
Todo o trabalho definido deve ser documentado na carta do projeto.
Synonyms
specified workstructured workbounded workpredetermined workwork scope
Antonyms
undefined workambiguous workopen-ended workunstructured work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho definido
Standard usage in business and project management contexts
São Paulo
trabalho delimitado
Alternative term used in corporate environments
Portugal
trabalho definido
Same as Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

scope of work
clear job description
defined parameters
terms of employment
project scope
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