determined quantity
[dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd ˈkwɒntɪti]
nounpl: determined quantities
quantidade determinada
1. A specific, fixed, or ascertained amount or measure of something that has been established or defined with precision
The recipe requires a determined quantity of flour to ensure the cake rises properly.
A receita requer uma quantidade determinada de farinha para garantir que o bolo cresça adequadamente.
2. In mathematics and science, a measurable value that is clearly defined and not variable
The experiment measured a determined quantity of sodium chloride dissolved in water.
O experimento mediu uma quantidade determinada de cloreto de sódio dissolvido em água.
3. A contractually or legally specified amount that is binding and settled
The contract specifies a determined quantity of goods to be delivered each month.
O contrato especifica uma quantidade determinada de mercadorias a serem entregues mensalmente.
This term is particularly important in Brazilian commercial and scientific contexts, where precision in measurements and contractual obligations is valued. In legal documents and scientific research, using 'quantidade determinada' demonstrates clarity and professionalism. In Portuguese, it's often contrasted with 'quantidade indeterminada' in contracts to indicate whether an obligation is fixed or flexible.
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