predetermined quantity

[priːdɪˈtɜːrmɪnd ˈkwɒntɪti]
nounpl: predetermined quantities
quantidade predeterminada
1. A specific amount or number that has been decided or fixed in advance before an action or process takes place
The contract specified a predetermined quantity of 500 units to be delivered each month.
O contrato especificava uma quantidade predeterminada de 500 unidades a serem entregues a cada mês.
2. In business and law, an established volume or measure agreed upon beforehand to avoid disputes
The supplier agreed to deliver a predetermined quantity of raw materials at fixed intervals.
O fornecedor concordou em entregar uma quantidade predeterminada de matérias-primas em intervalos fixos.
3. A set or fixed amount used in scientific experiments or manufacturing processes
The experiment required mixing a predetermined quantity of each chemical component.
O experimento exigiu a mistura de uma quantidade predeterminada de cada componente químico.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian business and legal documents, particularly in supply chain management and manufacturing sectors. In Portugal, 'quantidade pré-estabelecida' is preferred in formal contexts. In the United States, this phrase is essential in contract law and commercial transactions to ensure clarity and prevent disputes over delivery volumes and specifications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fixed quantitypreset amountagreed-upon volumespecified amountdetermined quantity
Antonyms / Antônimos
variable quantityundetermined amountflexible volumeunspecified amount

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
quantidade predeterminada
Standard term used in business and legal contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
quantidade predeterminada / quantidade pré-fixada
Business and manufacturing hubs prefer this term; 'pré-fixada' is also used in commercial agreements
Rio de Janeiro
quantidade predeterminada
Standard usage in commercial and contractual contexts
Portugal
quantidade predeterminada / quantidade pré-estabelecida
Both terms are acceptable; 'pré-estabelecida' is slightly more formal in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Words

predeterminedquantityfixed amountspecificationcontract termsallocationquota

Related Idioms & Phrases

set in stone
locked in
by the numbers
according to specifications
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