tally process

[/ˈtæli ˈprɑːses/]
nounpl: tally processes
processo de contagem/apuração
1. A systematic method of counting, recording, and verifying items, votes, or data to determine totals or results
The election officials began the tally process to count all votes cast.
Os oficiais eleitorais iniciaram o processo de apuração para contar todos os votos.
2. In software development, a procedural method used in the SAP ERP system to accumulate and summarize data from multiple sources
The tally process consolidated sales figures from all regional branches.
O processo de consolidação reuniu os números de vendas de todas as filiais regionais.
3. Any systematic accounting or inventory verification procedure
The warehouse conducted a tally process to verify stock levels.
O armazém realizou um processo de contagem para verificar os níveis de estoque.
The term 'tally process' is particularly significant in Brazilian business contexts, especially in electoral procedures and ERP system terminology. In the United States, it gained prominence during election cycles when vote tallying procedures are heavily scrutinized and reported. The phrase is technical in nature and commonly used in administrative, financial, and governmental settings in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
counting processtallying procedureverification processaccumulation processconsolidation procedure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo de apuração
Most common term in business and administrative contexts
General Brazilian
processo de contagem
Used for physical counting of items or votes
São Paulo
processo de consolidação
Preferred in corporate/financial contexts
Portugal
processo de apuração/contagem
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

tallycountinventoryreconciliationappraisalaudit

Related Idioms & Phrases

final tally process
tally process verification
run the tally process
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