modified design

[/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪd dɪˈzaɪn/]
nounpl: modified designs
design modificado
1. A design that has been altered, changed, or adapted from its original form to improve functionality, aesthetics, or performance
The engineer presented a modified design that reduced production costs by 20%.
O engenheiro apresentou um design modificado que reduziu os custos de produção em 20%.
2. A revised version of an existing design incorporating improvements or adjustments
The architect submitted a modified design of the building to meet new safety regulations.
O arquiteto apresentou um design modificado do edifício para atender às novas regulamentações de segurança.
3. In technical fields, an adaptation of standard specifications to meet particular requirements
A modified design was necessary to accommodate the client's specific needs.
Um design modificado foi necessário para acomodar as necessidades específicas do cliente.
In Brazilian business and engineering contexts, 'design modificado' is widely used in formal reports and presentations. In the USA, this term is common in tech, automotive, and architecture industries. The concept reflects the iterative nature of modern design processes where continuous improvement is expected.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
altered designrevised designadapted designcustomized designupdated design
Antonyms / Antônimos
original designstandard designunmodified designbaseline design

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
design modificado
Most common and formal usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
design modificado / projeto modificado
Both terms used interchangeably in professional contexts
São Paulo
design modificado
Preferred in industrial and corporate settings
Portugal
design modificado / conceção modificada
Portuguese Portuguese may use 'conceção' instead of 'design' in formal contexts

Related Words

redesigncustomizationmodificationprototypeblueprintspecification

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the drawing board
fine-tune the design
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