rigid scale

[ˈrɪdʒɪd skeɪl]
nounpl: rigid scales
escala rígida
1. A fixed, inflexible system of measurement, classification, or evaluation that does not allow for variation or adaptation to individual circumstances
The company uses a rigid scale for employee salaries that doesn't account for experience or performance.
A empresa usa uma escala rígida para salários de funcionários que não leva em conta experiência ou desempenho.
2. In zoology, scales that are immovable and do not overlap, characteristic of certain fish species
The fish has rigid scales that provide protection but limit flexibility.
O peixe tem escamas rígidas que fornecem proteção, mas limitam a flexibilidade.
3. A measurement tool with a fixed structure that cannot bend or flex
A rigid scale is useful for precise measurements in engineering applications.
Uma escala rígida é útil para medições precisas em aplicações de engenharia.
In Brazilian and American business contexts, 'rigid scale' is often criticized in modern management theory, with organizations increasingly favoring flexible compensation and evaluation systems. The term reflects tension between standardization and individual merit recognition in contemporary workplace discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inflexible scalefixed scaleunyielding scalestandardized scaleuniform scale
Antonyms / Antônimos
flexible scaleadaptable scalevariable scalesliding scale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escala rígida
Standard term used in business, education, and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
escala rígida
Common in corporate and governmental contexts
São Paulo
escala rígida
Frequently used in industrial and organizational settings
Portugal
escala rígida
Similar usage in formal and technical contexts; may also say 'escala inflexível'

Related Words

flexibilitystandardizationmeasurementclassification systemgrading systemscale structure

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to a rigid scale
break the rigid scale
constrained by a rigid scale
move away from a rigid scale
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