task breakdown

[/tæsk ˈbreɪkdaʊn/]
nounpl: task breakdowns
decomposição de tarefas
1. The process of dividing a large or complex task into smaller, more manageable subtasks or components
The project manager created a task breakdown to ensure all team members understood their responsibilities.
O gerente de projeto criou uma decomposição de tarefas para garantir que todos os membros da equipe entendessem suas responsabilidades.
2. A hierarchical list or structure that shows how a major task or project is divided into smaller work units
A detailed task breakdown helps identify dependencies and potential bottlenecks in the workflow.
Uma decomposição de tarefas detalhada ajuda a identificar dependências e possíveis gargalos no fluxo de trabalho.
Task breakdown is fundamental terminology in Brazilian corporate environments, particularly in software development, engineering, and project management sectors. The concept aligns with the methodical approach to project planning prevalent in major business hubs like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In the USA, this term is essential in agile methodologies and is widely used in tech startups and Fortune 500 companies alike.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
work breakdown structuretask decompositionproject subdivisionactivity breakdown
Antonyms / Antônimos
task consolidationtask integrationtask combination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decomposição de tarefas
Most commonly used in business and project management contexts
Rio de Janeiro
divisão de tarefas
Slightly more informal, sometimes used synonymously
São Paulo
desdobramento de tarefas
Corporate standard in major business centers
Portugal
decomposição de atividades
Formal usage; 'atividades' often preferred over 'tarefas'

Related Words

project managementsubtaskmilestonedeliverableschedulingresource allocation

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down a task
divide and conquer
granular approach to task management
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