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selective route

[/sɪˈlɛktɪv ruːt/]
nounpl: selective routes
rota seletiva
1. A transportation or delivery path that services only specific locations or customers based on predetermined criteria
The courier uses a selective route to deliver packages only to commercial addresses on Monday mornings.
O correio utiliza uma rota seletiva para entregar pacotes apenas em endereços comerciais nas manhãs de segunda-feira.
2. In logistics and distribution, a route designed to optimize efficiency by skipping certain stops or areas
The bus company implemented a selective route during off-peak hours to reduce operational costs.
A empresa de ônibus implementou uma rota seletiva durante o horário de menor movimento para reduzir custos operacionais.
3. A path chosen based on specific selection criteria such as priority, distance, or service level
Express mail services often use selective routes to ensure faster delivery to premium customers.
Os serviços de correio expresso frequentemente usam rotas seletivas para garantir entrega mais rápida aos clientes premium.
Synonyms
optimized routetargeted routefiltered route
Antonyms
universal routecomplete routecomprehensive route

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rota seletiva
Standard term used in logistics and delivery services
São Paulo
rota seletiva / percurso selecionado
Both terms commonly used in commercial and industrial contexts
Portugal
percurso seletivo / rota seletiva
Both variations accepted; percurso seletivo more common in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the selective route
follow a selective route
optimize via selective routing
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