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calculated commitment

[ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd kəˈmɪtmənt]
noun phrasepl: calculated commitments
compromisso calculado
1. A deliberate and strategic pledge or promise made after careful consideration of risks, benefits, and consequences
The company made a calculated commitment to sustainability, weighing the long-term benefits against short-term costs.
A empresa fez um compromisso calculado com a sustentabilidade, pesando os benefícios a longo prazo contra os custos a curto prazo.
2. A commitment that is measured and thoughtful rather than impulsive or emotional
His calculated commitment to the project demonstrated strategic planning rather than passion alone.
Seu compromisso calculado com o projeto demonstrou planejamento estratégico em vez de apenas paixão.
Synonyms
strategic commitmentdeliberate commitmentinformed pledgemeasured commitmentreasoned commitment
Antonyms
impulsive commitmentreckless pledgeemotional commitmenthasty promiseunconsidered commitment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso calculado
Most common usage in formal business and professional contexts
São Paulo
comprometimento estratégico
Alternative phrasing used in corporate environments
Portugal
compromisso ponderado
Alternative term using 'ponderado' (weighted/considered)

Related Idioms & Phrases

to bite off more than one can chew
to count the cost
to play one's cards right
a calculated risk
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