modified measurement

[ˈmɒdɪfaɪd ˈmeʒərmənt]
nounpl: modified measurements
medição modificada
1. A measurement that has been altered, adjusted, or changed from its original or standard form
The engineer used a modified measurement to account for temperature variations in the experiment.
O engenheiro usou uma medição modificada para levar em conta as variações de temperatura no experimento.
2. In textiles and fashion, a measurement that has been adjusted to fit specific requirements or body types
The tailor took modified measurements to ensure the custom suit would fit perfectly.
O alfaiate fez medições modificadas para garantir que o terno personalizado se ajustasse perfeitamente.
3. In statistics or data analysis, a measurement value that has been transformed or adjusted according to a specific methodology
The research team reported modified measurements after applying the correction factor.
A equipe de pesquisa relatou medições modificadas após aplicar o fator de correção.
This term is commonly used in technical, scientific, and fashion industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it appears frequently in engineering, research, and tailoring contexts. In the USA, it's standard terminology in quality control, statistical analysis, and custom manufacturing. The term reflects the importance of precision and adaptation in professional settings across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adjusted measurementaltered measurementrevised measurementcorrected measurementadapted measurement
Antonyms / Antônimos
standard measurementoriginal measurementunmodified measurementraw measurement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medição modificada
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
medida modificada
Alternative form using 'medida' instead of 'medição'
Portugal
medição modificada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
medição ajustada
More colloquial; 'ajustada' (adjusted) sometimes preferred in speech

Related Words

measurementmodificationadjustmentcalibrationstandardization

Related Idioms & Phrases

take modified measurements
apply modified measurements
calculate modified measurements
account for modified measurements
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