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anticipated direction

[ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd dɪˈrekʃən]
noun phrasepl: anticipated directions
direção antecipada
1. A direction or course of action that is expected or predicted to occur based on available information or trends
The anticipated direction of the market suggests an upward trend next quarter.
A direção antecipada do mercado sugere uma tendência de alta no próximo trimestre.
2. In navigation or planning, the expected path or route one intends to follow
The storm's anticipated direction was towards the coast.
A direção antecipada da tempestade era em direção à costa.
3. A forecasted or expected trajectory in strategic planning or project management
The anticipated direction of the company's expansion is westward.
A direção antecipada da expansão da empresa é para o oeste.
Synonyms
expected directionpredicted pathforecasted courseprojected trajectory
Antonyms
unexpected directionunanticipated courseunforeseen path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
direção antecipada
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rumo antecipado
Alternative colloquial term
São Paulo
direção prevista
Common business and technical usage
Portugal
direção prevista
Preferred in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines
crystal ball gazing
writing on the wall
get a sense of direction
head in a certain direction
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