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effective procedures

[ɪˈfɛktɪv prəˈsiːdʒərz]
noun phrase
procedimentos eficazes
1. Methods, processes, or courses of action that produce the desired or intended result; practical and efficient ways of accomplishing tasks
The company implemented effective procedures to reduce waste and increase productivity.
A empresa implementou procedimentos eficazes para reduzir desperdícios e aumentar a produtividade.
2. Established and proven systems or protocols that work well in practice
Effective procedures for disaster response saved many lives.
Procedimentos eficazes para resposta a desastres salvaram muitas vidas.
Synonyms
efficient proceduressuccessful proceduresworking procedurespractical methodsproven processes
Antonyms
ineffective proceduresinefficient proceduresunsuccessful proceduresimpractical methods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimentos eficazes
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
procedimentos eficientes
Alternative emphasis on efficiency rather than effectiveness
Portugal
procedimentos eficazes
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the bottom line works
gets the job done
best practices
tried and tested methods
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