expanded quantities

[ɪkˈspændɪd ˈkwɑːntɪtiz]
noun
quantidades expandidas
1. Increased or enlarged amounts or volumes of something, typically in business, mathematics, or production contexts
The factory increased production with expanded quantities of raw materials.
A fábrica aumentou a produção com quantidades expandidas de matérias-primas.
2. In mathematics, quantities expressed in extended or detailed form rather than contracted notation
The expanded quantities show each component of the equation separately.
As quantidades expandidas mostram cada componente da equação separadamente.
3. Scaled-up volumes in commercial or industrial settings beyond standard orders
We ordered expanded quantities due to the holiday season demand.
Pedimos quantidades expandidas devido à demanda da temporada de férias.
This term is primarily used in business, industrial, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian commerce, 'quantidades ampliadas' is sometimes preferred as a more accessible alternative to 'expandidas'. The phrase reflects modern supply chain and production management vocabulary common in multinational corporations operating in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
increased quantitiesenlarged amountsscaled-up volumesgreater quantitiesamplified amounts
Antonyms / Antônimos
reduced quantitiescontracted amountsdiminished volumesdecreased quantitiescompressed amounts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
quantidades expandidas
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
quantidades ampliadas
Common commercial alternative in business settings
Rio de Janeiro
quantidades aumentadas
More colloquial variation meaning increased quantities
Portugal
quantidades expandidas
Technical/formal usage, less common in everyday speech

Related Words

quantityvolumescaleexpansionenlargementamplificationscaling

Related Idioms & Phrases

expanded quantities on a larger scale
meet expanded quantities of demand
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