fornecimento
[for-ne-si-MEN-tu]
nounmasculinepl: fornecimentos
supply, provision, delivery
1. the act of supplying or providing something, especially goods or services
The company is responsible for the supply of office materials.
A empresa é responsável pelo fornecimento de materiais de escritório.
2. a quantity of something supplied or provided
The hospital received a new shipment of medical supplies.
O hospital recebeu um novo fornecimento de suprimentos médicos.
3. the process or business of providing goods or services to customers
They specialize in the provision of electrical equipment.
Eles se especializam no fornecimento de equipamentos elétricos.
In Brazil, 'fornecimento' is widely used in business, industrial, and public utility contexts. It's commonly seen in contracts and official documents, particularly regarding utilities like water (fornecimento de água) and electricity (fornecimento de energia). The term reflects Brazil's structured approach to supply chain and commercial relationships.
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