alternative selection
[/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv sɪˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: alternative selections
seleção alternativa
1. The process of choosing or picking an option that differs from the primary or conventional choice
Due to budget constraints, the company made an alternative selection of materials for the project.
Devido às restrições orçamentárias, a empresa fez uma seleção alternativa de materiais para o projeto.
2. In technology and computing, the act of choosing a substitute option when the primary option is unavailable
The system performed an alternative selection when the primary database server failed.
O sistema realizou uma seleção alternativa quando o servidor de banco de dados primário falhou.
3. A deliberate choice of a secondary or different approach, strategy, or solution
The team's alternative selection of marketing strategy proved more effective than anticipated.
A seleção alternativa da estratégia de marketing da equipe provou ser mais eficaz do que o esperado.
In Brazilian business and tech environments, 'seleção alternativa' is commonly used in project management, IT infrastructure planning, and decision-making contexts. The term reflects a practical approach to problem-solving and contingency planning, which are valued in Brazilian corporate culture. In the USA, this term is more prevalent in technical and formal business documentation rather than everyday conversation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to have an alternative selection available
to fall back on an alternative selection
to make an alternative selection
when all else fails, choose an alternative selection
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