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proprietary processes

[prə-ˈprī-ə-ˌter-ē ˈprä-ˌses-əz]
nounpl: proprietary processes
processos proprietários
1. Exclusive methods, techniques, or procedures developed and owned by a company that are not publicly disclosed and provide a competitive advantage
The company guards its proprietary processes to maintain market leadership.
A empresa protege seus processos proprietários para manter a liderança de mercado.
2. Patented or trade-secret manufacturing, production, or operational methods that belong exclusively to an organization
Their proprietary processes allow them to produce goods at a lower cost than competitors.
Seus processos proprietários permitem que produzam bens a um custo menor que os concorrentes.
Synonyms
trade secretsexclusive methodspatented proceduresconfidential techniquesproprietary technology
Antonyms
public domain processesopen-source methodsstandard proceduresgeneric techniques

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processos proprietários
Standard usage in business and technology contexts
São Paulo
processos exclusivos da empresa
Alternative phrasing emphasizing company exclusivity
Portugal
processos proprietários
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; common in EU business terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

proprietary processes and know-how
guarding proprietary processes
proprietary processes under lock and key
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