prepared adjustment
[/prɪˈpɛərd əˈdʒʌstmənt/]
nounpl: prepared adjustments
ajuste preparado
1. A planned modification or alteration that has been previously arranged or made ready in advance
The prepared adjustment to the contract terms was agreed upon before the meeting.
O ajuste preparado aos termos do contrato foi acordado antes da reunião.
2. In business/finance: a pre-arranged change to accounts, budgets, or operational procedures
The prepared adjustment in the quarterly budget was implemented smoothly.
O ajuste preparado no orçamento trimestral foi implementado sem problemas.
3. In mechanics/engineering: a modification that has been pre-configured or set up beforehand
The technician made a prepared adjustment to the machinery settings.
O técnico realizou um ajuste preparado nas configurações do maquinário.
This term is primarily used in formal business, technical, and contractual contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian Portuguese, it reflects the importance of advance planning in corporate environments. The phrase emphasizes efficiency and preparedness, values that are appreciated in both American and Brazilian business cultures.
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