reference value
[ˈrefərəns ˈvæljuː]
nounpl: reference values
valor de referência
1. A standard or benchmark value used as a basis for comparison or evaluation in scientific, medical, or technical contexts
The reference value for hemoglobin in adults is between 12 and 17 grams per deciliter.
O valor de referência para hemoglobina em adultos está entre 12 e 17 gramas por decilitro.
2. A predetermined or established value against which actual measurements or results are compared
The laboratory uses a reference value to determine whether test results are within normal range.
O laboratório usa um valor de referência para determinar se os resultados dos testes estão dentro do intervalo normal.
3. In economics and finance, a baseline figure used for comparison or indexing purposes
The reference value for the currency was set at 3.50 per dollar.
O valor de referência da moeda foi estabelecido em 3,50 por dólar.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and Portuguese medical, scientific, and financial documentation. In Brazil, healthcare providers regularly communicate reference values to patients, making it an important term for health literacy. The phrase is neutral and technical across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese.
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