task duplication

[/tæsk ˌduːplɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: task duplications
duplicação de tarefas
1. The occurrence of the same work or assignment being performed by multiple people or systems simultaneously or redundantly
Task duplication in the project led to wasted resources and inefficiency.
A duplicação de tarefas no projeto resultou em desperdício de recursos e ineficiência.
2. In software development and project management, the unintended replication of work that has already been completed or assigned
The lack of communication caused task duplication between the two development teams.
A falta de comunicação causou duplicação de tarefas entre os dois times de desenvolvimento.
3. Creating unnecessary copies of the same work process or function within an organization
Management identified task duplication across different departments and implemented new workflows.
A gerência identificou duplicação de tarefas entre diferentes departamentos e implementou novos fluxos de trabalho.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian corporate and project management contexts, particularly in tech companies and multinational organizations. In the USA and Brazil alike, addressing task duplication is considered a key aspect of organizational efficiency and lean management practices. The term has become increasingly important in remote work and distributed team environments where communication gaps can easily lead to redundant efforts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
redundant workwork duplicationduplicate effortredundancyrepetitive assignment
Antonyms / Antônimos
task consolidationstreamlined workflowefficiencycoordination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
duplicação de tarefas
Most common and widely used term in Brazilian Portuguese business contexts
General Brazilian
replicação de trabalho
Alternative term used in technical and IT environments
São Paulo
duplicação de tarefas
Standard usage in corporate and business settings
Portugal
duplicação de tarefas
Same terminology used in Portuguese European business contexts

Related Words

workflow optimizationtask managementresource allocationproject coordinationefficiency analysisprocess automation

Related Idioms & Phrases

reinvent the wheel
doing double duty
stepping on each other's toes
double work
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