relative increase

[ˈrɛlətɪv ɪnˈkris]
nounpl: relative increases
aumento relativo
1. An increase measured in proportion to the original value, typically expressed as a percentage or ratio rather than an absolute number
The company experienced a relative increase of 15% in sales compared to last year.
A empresa experimentou um aumento relativo de 15% nas vendas em comparação com o ano anterior.
2. A change in a variable expressed as a fraction or percentage of its initial value
The population showed a relative increase of 2.5% over the decade.
A população mostrou um aumento relativo de 2,5% ao longo da década.
This term is primarily used in technical, mathematical, and business contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. It is commonly encountered in financial reports, statistical analyses, and academic papers, particularly in economics, commerce, and scientific research.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
percentage increaseproportional increasegrowth raterelative change
Antonyms / Antônimos
relative decreaseabsolute decreasedecline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumento relativo
Standard term used in business and scientific contexts
São Paulo
aumento relativo / crescimento relativo
Both terms commonly used in financial and statistical reports
Rio de Janeiro
aumento relativo
Standard usage in academic and professional settings
Portugal
aumento relativo / crescimento relativo
Similar usage to Brazil, common in technical and statistical documentation

Related Words

absolute increasegrowthpercentage changeratio

Related Idioms & Phrases

relative increase in relation to
measure relative increase
calculate relative increase
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