overhead factor
[ˈoʊvərˌhɛd ˈfæktər]
nounpl: overhead factors
fator de overhead
1. A multiplier used in project management and cost accounting to account for indirect costs and operational expenses that cannot be directly attributed to specific projects or products
The construction company applied an overhead factor of 1.25 to calculate the true project cost.
A empresa de construção aplicou um fator de overhead de 1,25 para calcular o custo real do projeto.
2. In computing, a ratio representing the additional computational resources or time required to perform a task beyond the minimum theoretical requirement
The algorithm's overhead factor increased due to additional memory management requirements.
O fator de overhead do algoritmo aumentou devido aos requisitos adicionais de gerenciamento de memória.
3. A coefficient used in engineering and manufacturing to account for waste, inefficiencies, and indirect labor costs in production
We need to include an overhead factor of 15% in our manufacturing cost estimates.
Precisamos incluir um fator de overhead de 15% em nossas estimativas de custo de fabricação.
The term 'overhead factor' is primarily used in technical, business, and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, professionals working in project management, construction, and IT industries frequently use the English term 'overhead factor' or its Portuguese equivalent 'fator de overhead'. This reflects the influence of international business practices and the prevalence of English in technical documentation and multinational companies operating in Brazil.
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