calculated decisions

[ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd dɪˈsɪʒənz]
noun phrase
decisões calculadas
1. Decisions made after careful analysis, weighing of consequences, and strategic planning rather than impulse or emotion
The CEO made calculated decisions to minimize risk and maximize profit margins.
O CEO tomou decisões calculadas para minimizar riscos e maximizar as margens de lucro.
2. Choices based on deliberate computation or estimation of probable outcomes
Her calculated decisions in the chess tournament demonstrated strategic mastery.
Suas decisões calculadas no torneio de xadrez demonstraram domínio estratégico.
3. Actions undertaken with full awareness of potential consequences and deliberate intent
The company's calculated decisions resulted in a significant competitive advantage.
As decisões calculadas da empresa resultaram em uma vantagem competitiva significativa.
In both American and Brazilian business cultures, 'calculated decisions' are highly valued as they demonstrate competence, risk management, and strategic thinking. In the US, this phrase is common in corporate and financial contexts. In Brazil, while the concept is equally important, the term 'decisões bem pensadas' (well-thought-out decisions) may be more frequently used in everyday speech, though 'decisões calculadas' is preferred in formal business documents and academic settings.
NYC Slang
a smart move / playing chess (as in thinking several moves ahead)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
deliberate decisionsstrategic decisionsinformed decisionsconsidered choiceswell-planned decisionsmeasured judgments
Antonyms / Antônimos
impulsive decisionsreckless choiceshasty judgmentsemotional decisionsspontaneous actions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisões calculadas
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
decisões bem pensadas
Alternative phrasing more commonly heard in casual speech
São Paulo
decisões estratégicas
Often used interchangeably in business environments
Portugal
decisões ponderadas
Preferred terminology in formal Portuguese contexts

Related Words

risk assessmentstrategic planninganalysisconsequence evaluationdeliberation

Related Idioms & Phrases

think before you act
measure twice, cut once
play it safe
weigh the pros and cons
play one's cards right
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