affirmative result

[ə-ˈfər-mə-tiv ˈrez- əlt]
nounpl: affirmative results
resultado afirmativo
1. A positive or confirming outcome; a result that indicates yes, success, or agreement
The test returned an affirmative result, confirming the patient's diagnosis.
O teste retornou um resultado afirmativo, confirmando o diagnóstico do paciente.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, a decision or finding that supports a claim or proposition
The court issued an affirmative result in favor of the plaintiff.
O tribunal emitiu um resultado afirmativo a favor do autor.
3. A favorable or positive outcome in any context of evaluation or testing
We received an affirmative result from the background check.
Recebemos um resultado afirmativo da verificação de antecedentes.
The term 'affirmative result' is commonly used in medical testing, legal proceedings, and background checks in both American and Brazilian English. In Brazil, 'resultado positivo' is often preferred in casual speech, while 'resultado afirmativo' is more common in formal documentation and official communications.
NYC Slang
a thumbs up result, the green light
Synonyms / Sinônimos
positive resultfavorable outcomesuccessful resultconfirming resultconclusive result
Antonyms / Antônimos
negative resultadverse resultunfavorable outcomeinconclusive result

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resultado afirmativo
Standard usage in formal contexts, medical, and legal settings
Rio de Janeiro
resultado positivo
Common colloquial alternative
São Paulo
resultado afirmativo
Preferred in business and formal contexts
Portugal
resultado afirmativo
Standard Portuguese usage, may also use 'resultado positivo'

Related Words

affirmative actionaffirmationconfirmationvalidationpositive outcomesuccessful conclusion

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone the affirmative
come back affirmative
affirmative action result
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