permitted range
[/pərˈmɪtɪd reɪndʒ/]
nounpl: permitted ranges
intervalo permitido
1. The span or scope of values, measurements, or actions that are allowed or acceptable within established guidelines or specifications
The permitted range for temperature in the laboratory is between 18 and 24 degrees Celsius.
O intervalo permitido para a temperatura no laboratório é entre 18 e 24 graus Celsius.
2. In technical or regulatory contexts, the maximum and minimum limits within which something must operate or function
The permitted range of pH levels for drinking water is 6.5 to 8.5.
O intervalo permitido dos níveis de pH para água potável é de 6,5 a 8,5.
3. The acceptable boundaries set by law, regulation, or policy within which an activity or variable may exist
The speed limit represents the permitted range for vehicle velocity on that highway.
O limite de velocidade representa o intervalo permitido para a velocidade do veículo naquela rodovia.
This term is widely used in both Brazilian and American technical, scientific, and regulatory discourse. In Brazil, it's common in quality control, engineering, and healthcare sectors. In the USA, it's frequently used in manufacturing, EPA regulations, and medical guidelines. The concept emphasizes compliance with standards and specifications, reflecting a shared industrial and scientific culture between both nations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
within the permitted range
stay within the permitted range
exceed the permitted range
fall within acceptable limits
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