average work

[/ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ wɜrk/]
noun phrasepl: average works
trabalho médio
1. Work that is of ordinary or mediocre quality; performance that meets basic standards but lacks excellence or distinction
His average work in the project did not impress the management team.
Seu trabalho médio no projeto não impressionou a equipe de gestão.
2. Labor or tasks performed at a typical or standard level of productivity and skill
The company expects average work from entry-level employees before they advance.
A empresa espera trabalho médio dos funcionários em nível iniciante antes de avançarem.
3. Statistical mean or typical quality of work output in a given context
The average work completed per employee this quarter was 150 units.
O trabalho médio concluído por funcionário neste trimestre foi de 150 unidades.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'trabalho médio' is often used in performance evaluations to indicate acceptable but non-exceptional work. In the USA, 'average work' can be slightly dismissive, while in Brazil it may be more neutral. The concept reflects workplace standards and employee expectations across both cultures.
NYC Slang
mid work
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mediocre workordinary workstandard worktypical worksatisfactory work
Antonyms / Antônimos
excellent workoutstanding workexceptional worksuperior workpoor work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho médio
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho comum
Alternative expression emphasizing ordinariness
São Paulo
trabalho padrão
Corporate/business context usage
Portugal
trabalho médio/ordinário
Similar usage, may emphasize 'ordinário' more frequently

Related Words

performanceproductivityqualitystandardmediocritycompetence

Related Idioms & Phrases

nothing to write home about
par for the course
run-of-the-mill
in the middle of the road
passable work
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