unequal reduction
[ʌnˈiːkwəl rɪˈdʌkʃən]
nounpl: unequal reductions
redução desigual
1. A process or result in which something is decreased or diminished in a manner that is not proportional, uniform, or fair across all parts, groups, or categories involved
The unequal reduction in staff across departments led to complaints from employees.
A redução desigual de pessoal entre departamentos gerou reclamações dos funcionários.
2. In chemistry and physics, a reduction process where different components are reduced at different rates or to different degrees
The unequal reduction of the metal oxides resulted in inconsistent product quality.
A redução desigual dos óxidos de metal resultou em qualidade inconsistente do produto.
3. A decrease in value, amount, or degree that disproportionately affects certain elements more than others
The budget received an unequal reduction, with some programs cut by 50% while others by only 10%.
O orçamento sofreu uma redução desigual, com alguns programas cortados em 50% enquanto outros em apenas 10%.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian business and labor contexts when discussing workforce reductions, budget cuts, or organizational changes. In Portugal, the term appears frequently in labor law and economic policy discussions. The concept reflects broader discussions about fairness and equity in organizational management across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bear the brunt of unequal reduction
unequal reduction in force
suffer from unequal reduction
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