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labour-dependent process
[/ˈleɪbər dɪˈpɛndənt ˈprɑːsɛs/]
noun
pl: labour-dependent processes
processo dependente de mão de obra
1.
A work or production method that relies heavily on human workers rather than automation or machinery
Agriculture remains a labour-dependent process in many developing countries.
A agricultura continua sendo um processo dependente de mão de obra em muitos países em desenvolvimento.
2.
An economic or manufacturing activity where labor costs are a significant factor in production
Textile manufacturing is still largely a labour-dependent process.
A fabricação têxtil ainda é em grande parte um processo dependente de mão de obra.
Synonyms
labour-intensive process
labor-intensive operation
manual-dependent process
human-dependent process
Antonyms
capital-intensive process
automated process
mechanized process
technology-dependent process
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
processo dependente de mão de obra
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
processo intensivo em mão de obra
Common in business and industrial contexts
Portugal
processo dependente de trabalho
European Portuguese alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
labor-heavy operation
manpower-intensive activity
hands-on production method
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