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preemptive adjustment

[priˈɛmptɪv əˈdʒʌstmənt]
nounpl: preemptive adjustments
ajuste preventivo
1. A proactive change or modification made in advance to prevent future problems or to gain advantage before a competing action occurs
The company made a preemptive adjustment to its pricing strategy before the market downturn.
A empresa fez um ajuste preventivo em sua estratégia de preços antes da queda do mercado.
2. In finance or economics, an anticipatory modification to parameters, rates, or policies to address potential issues
The central bank announced a preemptive adjustment to interest rates.
O banco central anunciou um ajuste preventivo nas taxas de juros.
3. In military or security contexts, a precautionary action taken to neutralize a threat before it materializes
The defense strategy included preemptive adjustments to troop positioning.
A estratégia de defesa incluiu ajustes preventivos no posicionamento das tropas.
Synonyms
preventive adjustmentproactive modificationanticipatory changeajuste antecipatório
Antonyms
reactive adjustmentpost-hoc modificationajuste reativo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuste preventivo
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ajuste preventivo / ajuste antecipado
Business and financial contexts prefer 'antecipado'
Portugal
ajuste preventivo / correção antecipatória
Portugal often uses 'correção antecipatória' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

get ahead of the curve
nip it in the bud
strike first
antecipar-se ao problema
agir antes do problema
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