adverse finding
[/ədˈvɜːrs ˈfaɪndɪŋ/]
nounpl: adverse findings
constatação adversa / achado adverso / resultado desfavorável
1. A negative or unfavorable result, conclusion, or discovery made during an investigation, audit, medical examination, or inspection
The audit revealed several adverse findings regarding financial irregularities.
A auditoria revelou várias constatações adversas sobre irregularidades financeiras.
2. In medical context, an unexpected or harmful discovery during diagnosis or treatment
The adverse finding of a tumor required immediate surgical intervention.
O achado adverso de um tumor exigiu intervenção cirúrgica imediata.
3. In legal or regulatory context, a determination or conclusion unfavorable to one party
The adverse finding by the regulatory board resulted in sanctions.
A constatação adversa pela junta reguladora resultou em sanções.
In Brazil, 'adverse finding' is commonly used in formal contexts such as medical reports, audit documentation, and legal proceedings. The term carries significant weight in regulatory and compliance discussions, often triggering corrective actions or further investigations. In the USA, this term is standard in healthcare, auditing, and regulatory compliance industries.
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