established measures
[ɪˈstæblɪʃt ˈmeʒərz]
noun phrase
medidas estabelecidas
1. Predetermined or officially set procedures, standards, or actions that have been formally implemented and are regularly followed
The company follows established measures to ensure product quality control.
A empresa segue medidas estabelecidas para garantir o controle de qualidade do produto.
2. Official government policies or regulations that have been put into effect through legal or administrative processes
The health department implemented established measures to prevent disease transmission.
O departamento de saúde implementou medidas estabelecidas para prevenir a transmissão de doenças.
3. Standardized units or scales used for quantifying or assessing something
Scientists rely on established measures when conducting experiments.
Os cientistas confiam em medidas estabelecidas ao conduzir experimentos.
This term is widely used in formal and professional contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English. In Brazil, it's common in government communications, business protocols, and academic settings. The phrase emphasizes formality, legitimacy, and adherence to predetermined standards, reflecting both cultures' emphasis on systematic organization and regulatory compliance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow established measures (seguir medidas estabelecidas)
set established measures (estabelecer medidas)
within established measures (dentro das medidas estabelecidas)
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