irregular increase

[/ɪˈrɛɡjələr ɪnˈkris/]
nounpl: irregular increases
aumento irregular
1. An increase that is not consistent, predictable, or uniform in pattern or timing
The company experienced irregular increases in sales throughout the year, with some months showing significant growth and others remaining flat.
A empresa experimentou aumentos irregulares nas vendas ao longo do ano, com alguns meses mostrando crescimento significativo e outros permanecendo estáveis.
2. A rise in quantity, value, or extent that does not follow a steady or expected progression
Irregular increases in temperature made it difficult for farmers to plan their crops.
Os aumentos irregulares de temperatura dificultaram o planejamento das colheitas dos agricultores.
In Brazilian business contexts, 'aumento irregular' is commonly used in economic reports and financial discussions to describe market volatility or unpredictable business performance. In the USA, this term frequently appears in statistical analyses, climate reports, and financial forecasting.
NYC Slang
sporadic bump; all over the place growth
Synonyms / Sinônimos
erratic growthsporadic increaseuneven riseinconsistent growthfluctuating increase
Antonyms / Antônimos
regular increasesteady growthconsistent riseuniform increasegradual increase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumento irregular
Standard term used in business, economics, and general contexts
São Paulo
aumento desordenado
Alternative form emphasizing lack of organization or order
Rio de Janeiro
aumento desigual
Emphasizes the unequal nature of the increases
Portugal
aumento irregular
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'acréscimo irregular' in formal contexts

Related Words

fluctuationvolatilityunpredictabilityvariabilityinconsistency

Related Idioms & Phrases

growth that goes up and down
increase by fits and starts
hit or miss increase
unpredictable upward movement
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