tailor-made program

[/ˈteɪlər meɪd ˈproʊɡræm/]
nounpl: tailor-made programs
programa personalizado
1. A program, course, or plan that is specifically designed and customized to meet the individual needs, preferences, or requirements of a particular person or organization
The university offers a tailor-made program for students interested in environmental studies.
A universidade oferece um programa personalizado para alunos interessados em estudos ambientais.
2. Software or a service package that is configured and adapted according to specific client specifications rather than being a standard off-the-shelf solution
Our company developed a tailor-made program to manage inventory for retail stores.
Nossa empresa desenvolveu um programa personalizado para gerenciar o inventário de lojas de varejo.
In Brazilian business culture, 'programa personalizado' is widely used in educational institutions, technology companies, and corporate training contexts. The term reflects the growing demand for individualized solutions in a competitive market. In the US, 'tailor-made' originates from the concept of custom tailoring in fashion and has been metaphorically extended to services and software. Both cultures value customization as a premium offering that justifies higher investment.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
customized programbespoke programpersonalized programmade-to-order programcustom-designed program
Antonyms / Antônimos
standard programoff-the-shelf programgeneric programone-size-fits-all program

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
programa personalizado
Most common and widely understood term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
programa sob medida
Alternative phrase emphasizing the 'made-to-measure' aspect
São Paulo
programa customizado
Business and tech sectors frequently use this English-influenced term
Portugal
programa à medida
Portuguese preference for 'à medida' (to measure) instead of personalizado

Related Words

customizationpersonalizationbespoke serviceindividualized plancustom software

Related Idioms & Phrases

tailor-made for someone
cut to order
made to fit
suited to one's needs
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