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primary operations

[ˈpraɪmeri ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənz]
nounpl: primary operations
operações primárias
1. The fundamental or initial operations in a process, system, or organization that form the basis for all other activities
The company focused on its primary operations before expanding into new markets.
A empresa concentrou-se em suas operações primárias antes de expandir para novos mercados.
2. In mathematics and logic, the basic arithmetic or logical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Students must master primary operations before learning algebra.
Os alunos devem dominar as operações primárias antes de aprender álgebra.
3. In business and manufacturing, core processes that directly generate revenue or produce goods/services
Reducing costs in primary operations improved the company's profitability.
Reduzir custos nas operações primárias melhorou a lucratividade da empresa.
Synonyms
core operationsfundamental operationsbasic operationsmain operationsprincipal operations
Antonyms
secondary operationsauxiliary operationssupporting operations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operações primárias
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
operações primárias
Used in business and technical contexts
Portugal
operações primárias
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to primary operations
focus on primary operations
streamline primary operations
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