unique system

[juˈnik ˈsɪstəm]
noun phrasepl: unique systems / sistemas únicos
sistema único
1. A system that is one of a kind, distinctive, or unlike any other
The company developed a unique system for managing customer data.
A empresa desenvolveu um sistema único para gerenciar dados de clientes.
2. A single, unified system without alternatives or parallels
Brazil's healthcare system is a unique system in Latin America.
O sistema de saúde do Brasil é um sistema único na América Latina.
3. An integrated approach or method that stands out for its originality
Their unique system of education combines traditional and modern methods.
Seu sistema único de educação combina métodos tradicionais e modernos.
In Brazil, 'sistema único' is frequently used in healthcare contexts, particularly referring to the SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde - Unified Health System). The phrase emphasizes innovation and distinctiveness in business and technology sectors. In the USA, 'unique system' is commonly used in marketing and tech industries to highlight competitive advantages and proprietary methods.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
distinctive systemsingular systemone-of-a-kind systemexclusive systemoriginal system
Antonyms / Antônimos
common systemstandard systemconventional systemgeneric systemtypical system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sistema único
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sistema exclusivo
Sometimes used in business contexts for emphasis
Rio de Janeiro
sistema especial
Alternative colloquial form
Portugal
sistema único
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in formal contexts

Related Words

unified systemintegrated approachinnovative methoddistinctive featuresingular design

Related Idioms & Phrases

a system of one's own
break the mold
one-of-a-kind
there's no other like it
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