targeted concentration

[ˈtɑːr.ɡə.tɪd ˌkɑːn.sən.ˈtreɪ.ʃən]
noun phrasepl: targeted concentrations
concentração direcionada
1. The act of focusing effort, resources, or attention on a specific goal, market segment, or objective with deliberate precision
The marketing team implemented a targeted concentration on millennials in urban areas.
A equipe de marketing implementou uma concentração direcionada em millennials em áreas urbanas.
2. In business and strategy, the allocation of limited resources to specific areas expected to yield the highest return
Their targeted concentration on premium customers increased profit margins significantly.
Sua concentração direcionada em clientes premium aumentou significativamente as margens de lucro.
3. In military or tactical contexts, the massing of forces or firepower on a specific objective
The general ordered a targeted concentration of troops at the strategic checkpoint.
O general ordenou uma concentração direcionada de tropas no ponto estratégico.
This term is widely used in Brazilian business environments, particularly in corporate strategy, marketing, and management discussions. In the USA, it's common in military, sports, and business contexts. The concept reflects modern strategic thinking that emphasizes efficiency through focused resource allocation rather than broad, generalized approaches.
NYC Slang
locked-in focus
Synonyms / Sinônimos
focused effortstrategic focusconcentrated effortpinpointed targetingselective concentration
Antonyms / Antônimos
dispersed effortscattered focusgeneralized approachbroad distributionunfocused attention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
concentração direcionada
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
concentração estratégica
Common in corporate and financial sectors
Rio de Janeiro
foco direcionado
More informal alternative usage
Portugal
concentração focada
Preferred in European Portuguese business vocabulary

Related Words

concentrationtargetingfocusstrategic planningresource allocationmarket segmentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

put all eggs in one basket (related concept of concentration)
home in on (related to targeting)
zero in on
take aim at
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