proportional reduction
[prə-ˈpȯr-shə-nəl rɪ-ˈdək-shən]
nounpl: proportional reductions
redução proporcional
1. A decrease in size, amount, or degree that maintains the same ratio or relationship between components
The company implemented a proportional reduction in staff across all departments.
A empresa implementou uma redução proporcional do pessoal em todos os departamentos.
2. In mathematics or statistics, a reduction where each element is decreased by the same percentage or factor
A proportional reduction of 20% means all values are multiplied by 0.8.
Uma redução proporcional de 20% significa que todos os valores são multiplicados por 0,8.
3. In law or policy, a reduction applied equally or fairly to all affected parties according to their share
Under the proportional reduction clause, benefits were cut proportionally based on contribution levels.
Sob a cláusula de redução proporcional, os benefícios foram cortados proporcionalmente com base nos níveis de contribuição.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and American business, legal, and government contexts when discussing budget cuts, workforce reductions, or benefit adjustments. It emphasizes fairness and equal treatment by applying the same reduction percentage to all affected parties, which is an important consideration in labor negotiations and policy implementation in both countries.
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