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absolute terms

[/ˈæbsəluːt tɜːrmz/]
noun phrase
termos absolutos
1. In a way that is not relative, comparative, or dependent on anything else; without qualification or condition
In absolute terms, the company's revenue increased by 20%.
Em termos absolutos, a receita da empresa aumentou 20%.
2. Measured or considered independently without reference to other factors or a baseline
When measured in absolute terms, the numbers look impressive.
Quando medidos em termos absolutos, os números parecem impressionantes.
3. As a matter of fact; without doubt or dispute
In absolute terms, this is the best solution available.
Em termos absolutos, esta é a melhor solução disponível.
Synonyms
in real termsobjectivelyunconditionallyunqualifiedlystrictly speaking
Antonyms
in relative termscomparativelyconditionallyrelatively

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
em termos absolutos
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
em termos absolutos
Common in financial and technical discussions
Portugal
em termos absolutos
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in absolute terms
absolute terms notwithstanding
speaking in absolute terms
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