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acceptable performance
[/əkˈsɛptəbəl pərˈfɔːrməns/]
noun phrase
pl: acceptable performances
desempenho aceitável
1.
A level of work, achievement, or behavior that meets the minimum required standards or expectations
The student's acceptable performance on the exam allowed her to pass the course.
O desempenho aceitável do aluno no exame permitiu que ele passasse na disciplina.
2.
Satisfactory completion of duties or tasks that is adequate but not exceptional
While not outstanding, his acceptable performance in the project was sufficient for promotion consideration.
Embora não fosse excepcional, seu desempenho aceitável no projeto foi suficiente para consideração de promoção.
Synonyms
satisfactory performance
adequate performance
sufficient performance
competent performance
passing performance
Antonyms
unacceptable performance
poor performance
inadequate performance
substandard performance
excellent performance
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desempenho aceitável
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desempenho aceitável / performance aceitável
Often uses English word 'performance' in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
desempenho aceitável
Standard usage, sometimes 'rendimento aceitável'
Portugal
desempenho aceitável / desempenho satisfatório
Prefers 'satisfatório' more frequently than in Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
meet the minimum standards
pass the test
fit the bill
up to par
get by
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