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improve quality

[ɪmˈpruːv ˈkwɒlɪti]
verb phrase
melhorar a qualidade
1. to make something better in terms of its standard, excellence, or degree of superiority
We need to improve quality to meet customer expectations.
Precisamos melhorar a qualidade para atender às expectativas dos clientes.
2. to enhance the value or performance of a product, service, or process
The company invested in new technology to improve quality.
A empresa investiu em novas tecnologias para melhorar a qualidade.
Synonyms
enhance qualityupgrade qualityraise standardsboost performanceelevar a qualidadeaperfeiçoarpotencializar
Antonyms
reduce qualitydecrease qualitylower standardsdiminish performancepiorar a qualidadedegradar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
melhorar a qualidade
Most common and widely used across Brazil
São Paulo
melhorar a qualidade / aperfeiçoar
Business-oriented usage, sometimes emphasizes continuous improvement
Rio de Janeiro
melhorar a qualidade
Standard usage, no significant regional variation
Portugal
melhorar a qualidade / aperfeiçoar
European Portuguese uses similar terminology with occasional preference for 'aperfeiçoar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

raise the bar
step up one's game
take it to the next level
levantar a fasquia
elevar o padrão
aperfeiçoar continuamente
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