major items
[ˈmeɪdʒər ˈaɪtəmz]
noun phrase
itens principais
1. The most important or significant things in a list, category, or context
The major items on the agenda include budget approval and staff hiring.
Os itens principais da pauta incluem aprovação do orçamento e contratação de pessoal.
2. Large or significant purchases or expenses in accounting or business
The company's major items of expenditure are rent, salaries, and equipment.
Os itens principais de despesa da empresa são aluguel, salários e equipamentos.
3. Key components or elements of greater importance in a broader context
We need to focus on the major items first before addressing minor details.
Precisamos focar nos itens principais primeiro antes de abordar detalhes menores.
This is a business and administrative term commonly used in both American and Brazilian professional contexts. In Brazil, 'itens principais' is standard terminology in corporate meetings, accounting documents, and formal discussions. The phrase reflects a prioritization approach common in Western business culture where distinguishing between major and minor items is essential for efficiency and decision-making.
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