mass reduction
[mæs rɪˈdʌkʃən]
nounpl: mass reductions
redução em massa
1. A significant decrease in the quantity or number of something, often referring to workforce layoffs, weight loss programs, or material diminishment on a large scale
The company announced a mass reduction in staff due to economic downturn.
A empresa anunciou uma redução em massa de pessoal devido à recessão econômica.
2. In physics and engineering, the process of decreasing the overall mass or weight of an object or system
Mass reduction in automotive design improves fuel efficiency.
A redução em massa no design automotivo melhora a eficiência de combustível.
3. In healthcare and fitness contexts, a program aimed at achieving significant weight loss
The hospital launched a mass reduction program for patients with obesity.
O hospital lançou um programa de redução em massa para pacientes com obesidade.
In Brazil and the USA, 'mass reduction' in employment contexts is often discussed in news media during economic downturns. In corporate settings, it's typically euphemistically referred to as 'restructuring' or 'optimization.' In healthcare and fitness industries, the term is used more neutrally to describe weight loss initiatives. In engineering and automotive sectors, it's a key performance metric for sustainability.
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