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anticipated choice

[ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd tʃɔɪs]
nounpl: anticipated choices
escolha antecipada
1. A selection or decision made in advance, based on expectations or predictions about future circumstances or outcomes
The anticipated choice of the board was to invest in renewable energy.
A escolha antecipada do conselho foi investir em energia renovável.
2. A preference or option that is foreseen or expected to be selected before the actual moment of decision
His anticipated choice for the new CEO surprised many stakeholders.
Sua escolha antecipada para o novo CEO surpreendeu muitos interessados.
Synonyms
expected choiceforeseen decisionpredicted selectionforecasted preference
Antonyms
unexpected choicesurprising decisionunforeseen selectionspontaneous choice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolha antecipada
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
escolha antecipada
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to anticipate someone's choice
ahead of the curve
reading someone's mind
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