best effort
[/best ˈefərt/]
noun phrase
melhor esforço
1. The highest level of effort or attempt one can make to accomplish something, without guarantee of success
We will make a best effort to deliver the project on time.
Faremos o melhor esforço para entregar o projeto no prazo.
2. A commitment to try as hard as possible, often used in legal or contractual contexts
The company agreed to use best efforts to resolve the dispute.
A empresa concordou em usar o melhor esforço para resolver a disputa.
3. In telecommunications and computing, a service delivery model with no guarantee of performance standards
The internet service provider offers best effort delivery with no latency guarantees.
O provedor de internet oferece entrega em melhor esforço sem garantias de latência.
The phrase 'best effort' is commonly used in American business, technology, and legal contexts to set realistic expectations without guaranteeing outcomes. In Brazil, 'melhor esforço' is increasingly adopted in corporate and IT sectors influenced by Anglo-American business practices. It reflects a pragmatic approach to commitments, particularly relevant in service agreements and project management.
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