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reference amount

[ˈrɛfərəns əˈmaʊnt]
nounpl: reference amounts
valor de referência
1. A standard quantity, value, or measurement used as a basis for comparison or evaluation in regulatory, nutritional, or financial contexts
The reference amount for daily sodium intake is 2,300 milligrams.
O valor de referência para a ingestão diária de sódio é 2.300 miligramas.
2. A baseline figure used in official guidelines or standards to determine compliance or establish benchmarks
The EU set a reference amount for pesticide residues in food products.
A UE estabeleceu um valor de referência para resíduos de pesticidas em produtos alimentares.
Synonyms
reference valuereference standardbaseline amountbenchmark amountstandard amount

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
valor de referência
Most common term used in nutritional labels and regulatory documents
São Paulo
valor de referência
Standard usage in commercial and regulatory contexts
Portugal
valor de referência
Used consistently with EU regulatory standards and nutritional guidelines

Related Idioms & Phrases

set a reference amount
exceed the reference amount
based on reference amount
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