assumed effect
[əˈsuːmd ɪˈfekt]
nounpl: assumed effects
efeito presumido
1. A result or consequence that is believed to occur based on an assumption rather than proven fact; an expected outcome taken as true without verification
The assumed effect of the new policy was increased productivity, but the actual results proved otherwise.
O efeito presumido da nova política era aumentar a produtividade, mas os resultados reais provaram o contrário.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, a consequence that one party believes will result from an agreement or action
The assumed effect of the contract was mutual benefit for both parties.
O efeito presumido do contrato era o benefício mútuo para ambas as partes.
3. In scientific or experimental contexts, a hypothesized outcome that serves as the basis for testing
The assumed effect of the drug treatment was symptom reduction in patients.
O efeito presumido do tratamento com medicamentos era a redução dos sintomas nos pacientes.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian legal, business, and scientific contexts when discussing expectations versus reality. It reflects the importance of formal assumptions in contractual and research settings across Portuguese-speaking business communities.
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