marginal changes
[ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəl ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz]
noun
mudanças marginais
1. Small, minor, or insignificant alterations or modifications that do not substantially affect the overall nature or outcome of something
The committee made only marginal changes to the original proposal.
O comitê fez apenas mudanças marginais na proposta original.
2. In economics, changes in quantity or cost that occur at the edge or limit of current conditions
The marginal changes in production costs affected pricing decisions.
As mudanças marginais nos custos de produção afetaram as decisões de preço.
3. Minor revisions or adjustments that have limited impact on the broader system or outcome
Despite the debate, only marginal changes were implemented in the policy.
Apesar do debate, apenas mudanças marginais foram implementadas na política.
The term 'marginal changes' is commonly used in Brazilian business and academic contexts, particularly in economics, policy discussions, and corporate settings. It reflects a preference for precise, technical language in professional environments. In Portugal, 'alterações marginais' is the preferred term in formal and technical documentation.
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