storage installation

[/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ ɪnstəˈleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: storage installations
instalação de armazenamento
1. A facility or system designed and built for storing goods, materials, or data
The company invested in a new storage installation to accommodate increased inventory.
A empresa investiu em uma nova instalação de armazenamento para acomodar o inventário aumentado.
2. The process or act of setting up storage systems or infrastructure
The storage installation took three months to complete.
A instalação de armazenamento levou três meses para ser concluída.
3. Physical infrastructure including shelving, containers, and equipment for preservation of items
The cold storage installation maintains precise temperature control.
A instalação de armazenamento a frio mantém controle preciso de temperatura.
In Brazil, this term is widely used in logistics, real estate development, and industrial sectors. Companies often refer to 'instalações de armazenamento' when discussing supply chain infrastructure. In the USA, the term reflects the growing importance of warehousing and data storage in e-commerce and cloud computing industries. Portuguese usage parallels Brazilian Portuguese but may emphasize different technical aspects depending on context.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
storage facilitystorage systemstorage structurewarehouse installation
Antonyms / Antônimos
disposalremovaldismantling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instalação de armazenamento
Most common term used in business and industrial contexts
São Paulo
instalação de estocagem
Alternative term using 'estocagem' common in commercial sectors
Rio de Janeiro
instalação de depósito
Regional variation emphasizing warehouse/depot aspect
Portugal
instalação de armazenamento
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also uses 'sistema de armazenagem'

Related Words

warehousestorage tankdata centerdepotinventory management

Related Idioms & Phrases

set up a storage installation
expand storage installation capacity
modernize storage installation systems
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