serviceable items

[ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl ˈaɪtəmz]
noun phrasepl: serviceable items
artigos em condições de uso
1. Items that are in good enough condition to be used, functional, and suitable for their intended purpose
The old furniture was still serviceable items even though it showed signs of wear.
Os móveis antigos ainda eram artigos em condições de uso, apesar de mostrarem sinais de desgaste.
2. Goods or equipment that remain operational and fit for service despite age or previous use
After the inventory, we classified most equipment as serviceable items for continued use.
Após o inventário, classificamos a maioria dos equipamentos como artigos em condições de uso para continuarem em serviço.
3. In accounting and inventory management, assets that are still functional and do not require replacement
Serviceable items are depreciated over their remaining useful life.
Os artigos em condições de uso são depreciados ao longo de sua vida útil restante.
This term is primarily used in business, accounting, and inventory management contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian business culture, it's commonly used during asset evaluations and inventory audits. The concept reflects practical approaches to asset management and sustainability by continuing to use items rather than discarding them prematurely.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
functional itemsusable goodsoperational equipmentworking itemsserviceable goods
Antonyms / Antônimos
defective itemsbroken goodsdamaged itemsobsolete equipmentunusable items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
artigos em condições de uso
Most common and formal usage in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
itens operacionais
Alternative technical term used in business contexts
São Paulo
bens em condições de funcionamento
Preferred in corporate and accounting environments
Portugal
artigos em condições de utilização
Portuguese preference for 'utilização' over 'uso'

Related Words

inventory managementasset conditionequipment maintenancedepreciationoperational statusmaintenance condition

Related Idioms & Phrases

in working order
fit for purpose
still have life in it
good as new
fit to use
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