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time management

[taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt]
noun
gestão de tempo
1. The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity
Good time management skills are essential for success in the workplace.
As habilidades de gestão de tempo são essenciais para o sucesso no trabalho.
2. The practice of organizing and prioritizing tasks and responsibilities to accomplish goals within available time constraints
She improved her grades through better time management and study schedules.
Ela melhorou suas notas através de melhor gestão de tempo e cronogramas de estudo.
Synonyms
time organizationschedulingprioritizationtask managementwork scheduling
Antonyms
procrastinationtime wastingmismanagement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gestão de tempo
Most common term used in business and educational contexts
São Paulo
organização do tempo
Alternative term, especially in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
gerenciamento de tempo
Common variation in professional settings
Portugal
gestão do tempo
Standard Portuguese usage, identical meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

make the most of your time
beat the clock
race against time
kill time
time is money
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