greater spread

[GRAY-ter spred]
noun phrasepl: greater spreads
maior amplitude/propagação
1. A wider or more extensive range, distribution, or difference between two points or values
The greater spread of income inequality has become a major social issue.
A maior amplitude da desigualdade de renda tornou-se uma questão social importante.
2. In finance, a larger difference between bid and ask prices
A greater spread in bond prices indicates lower liquidity in the market.
Uma maior amplitude nos preços dos títulos indica menor liquidez no mercado.
3. In statistics and data analysis, a wider dispersion or variance of data points
The greater spread of test scores shows more variability in student performance.
A maior amplitude das notas dos testes mostra mais variabilidade no desempenho dos alunos.
The term 'greater spread' is predominantly used in financial markets, epidemiology (especially post-COVID), and academic research in Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries. In finance, 'maior spread' is a standard term among traders and investors. During the pandemic, 'maior propagação' became common when discussing virus transmission patterns.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wider rangelarger gapbroader distributionincreased dispersion
Antonyms / Antônimos
smaller spreadnarrower rangetighter distributionlower dispersion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maior amplitude
Most common in financial and statistical contexts
General Brazilian
maior propagação
Used when referring to distribution or transmission
Portugal
maior amplitude
Same as Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts
Portugal
maior alcance
Alternative for broader reach or scope

Related Words

spreadamplituderangevariancedispersiondistribution

Related Idioms & Phrases

spread too thin
wide spread
the spread widens
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