mass adoption

[/mæs əˈdɔpʃən/]
nounpl: mass adoptions
adoção em massa
1. The widespread acceptance and use of a product, technology, or practice by a large portion of the population or market
The mass adoption of smartphones has transformed how people communicate.
A adoção em massa de smartphones transformou a forma como as pessoas se comunicam.
2. The process by which a new innovation becomes commonly used across different demographics and geographic regions
Electric vehicles are approaching mass adoption as charging infrastructure improves.
Os veículos elétricos estão se aproximando da adoção em massa à medida que a infraestrutura de carregamento melhora.
3. In cryptocurrency and technology contexts, the point at which a technology reaches mainstream usage beyond early adopters
Bitcoin advocates believe mass adoption will eventually drive mainstream acceptance.
Os defensores do Bitcoin acreditam que a adoção em massa eventualmente impulsionará a aceitação convencional.
Mass adoption is a crucial concept in Brazilian tech hubs like São Paulo, where startups and investors frequently discuss adoption curves and market penetration strategies. The term is widely used in fintech, e-commerce, and cryptocurrency discussions. In the USA, particularly in tech-forward regions like Silicon Valley, 'mass adoption' is a key metric for evaluating the success of new technologies and business models.
NYC Slang
going mainstream
Synonyms / Sinônimos
widespread adoptionmainstream acceptancebroad implementationgeneral acceptancepopular uptake
Antonyms / Antônimos
niche uselimited adoptionrejectionearly adoptionminority acceptance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adoção em massa
Standard term used across Brazil in business, technology, and marketing contexts
São Paulo
adoção em massa
Commonly used in tech startup and business ecosystems
Rio de Janeiro
adoção em massa
Used in corporate and technology sectors with same meaning
Portugal
adoção massiva
Portuguese variant sometimes uses 'adoção massiva' as an alternative

Related Words

adoption curveearly adopterstechnology diffusionmarket penetrationconsumer acceptanceuser base growth

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach the tipping point
go mainstream
hit critical mass
reach critical adoption
cross the chasm
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