designated batch

[ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd bætʃ]
nounpl: designated batches
lote designado
1. A specific group or quantity of items, products, or materials that has been officially selected, assigned, or identified for a particular purpose, use, or destination
The designated batch of vaccines was reserved for healthcare workers.
O lote designado de vacinas foi reservado para os profissionais de saúde.
2. In manufacturing or quality control, a predetermined set of items produced together that is allocated for specific testing, distribution, or application
Quality control inspected the designated batch before shipment.
O controle de qualidade inspecionou o lote designado antes do envio.
3. In software or data processing, a specific collection of data or tasks assigned for processing during a particular operation
The system processed the designated batch of documents overnight.
O sistema processou o lote designado de documentos durante a noite.
The term 'designated batch' is widely used in Brazilian and international business, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and logistics contexts. In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo's industrial sector, precision in batch designation is critical for regulatory compliance and traceability. The concept is essential in pharmaceutical distribution due to government regulations (ANVISA) requiring clear batch identification and tracking.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
allocated batchassigned batchspecified batchearmarked batchreserved batch
Antonyms / Antônimos
undesignated batchrandom batchmixed batch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lote designado
Standard term used in manufacturing, distribution, and regulatory contexts
São Paulo
lote designado
Common in industrial and commercial sectors
Rio de Janeiro
lote designado
Standard usage, may also hear 'lote reservado' in some contexts
Portugal
lote designado
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Words

batch processingbatch numberlot designationallocationinventory managementquality controlproduction run

Related Idioms & Phrases

designated batch of goods
designated batch for export
designated batch number
reserved in designated batches
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