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spending effectiveness
[/ˈspɛndɪŋ ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/]
noun
eficácia dos gastos
1.
The measure of how well financial resources are utilized to achieve desired outcomes or results
The government evaluated the spending effectiveness of the new healthcare program.
O governo avaliou a eficácia dos gastos do novo programa de saúde.
2.
The ratio of output or benefits gained relative to the amount of money spent
Improving spending effectiveness requires careful budget allocation and monitoring.
Melhorar a eficácia dos gastos requer uma alocação orçamentária cuidadosa e monitoramento.
Synonyms
cost effectiveness
spending efficiency
fiscal efficiency
budget effectiveness
Antonyms
spending inefficiency
wasteful spending
poor cost management
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
eficácia dos gastos
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
eficiência de gastos
Alternative form emphasizing efficiency
Portugal
eficácia da despesa
Preferred in European Portuguese, using 'despesa' instead of 'gastos'
Related Idioms & Phrases
bang for your buck
get the most out of
stretching the budget
making every penny count
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