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specific change

[spɪˈsɪfɪk tʃeɪndʒ]
nounpl: specific changes
mudança específica
1. A particular or clearly defined alteration or modification in something
The specific change in the policy will affect all employees.
A mudança específica na política afetará todos os funcionários.
2. In science, a measurable difference in a particular property or characteristic
The specific change in temperature was recorded at 5 degrees.
A mudança específica na temperatura foi registrada em 5 graus.
3. A distinct or well-defined transformation or adjustment
Management requested a specific change to the production process.
A gerência solicitou uma mudança específica no processo de produção.
Synonyms
particular changedefinite changeprecise changedistinct modificationtargeted alteration
Antonyms
general changevague changenonspecific modificationindefinite alteration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mudança específica
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
alteração específica
Alternative usage, more formal
Portugal
alteração específica
Preferred in European Portuguese, more formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a specific change
implement a specific change
request a specific change
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