supplementary system
[/ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəri ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: supplementary systems
sistema suplementar
1. An additional or auxiliary system designed to support, enhance, or provide backup to a primary system
The building has a supplementary system for emergency power in case of outages.
O edifício possui um sistema suplementar de energia de emergência em caso de interrupções.
2. In healthcare/insurance context, a secondary insurance plan that covers costs not paid by primary insurance
She purchased a supplementary system to cover dental expenses not included in her main plan.
Ela adquiriu um sistema suplementar para cobrir despesas odontológicas não incluídas em seu plano principal.
3. In education, an additional program or method used alongside the main curriculum
The school implemented a supplementary system to help students with learning difficulties.
A escola implementou um sistema suplementar para ajudar alunos com dificuldades de aprendizagem.
In Brazil, supplementary systems are commonly referenced in healthcare discussions, where private supplementary insurance (saúde suplementar) is a significant market. In the USA, this term is frequently used in technical infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and insurance contexts.
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