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.
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