check performance

[/tʃɛk pərˈfɔrməns/]
verb phrase / noun phrase
verificar desempenho / avaliar o desempenho
1. To examine or review how well something or someone is performing, functioning, or executing a task
We need to check performance metrics before the quarterly meeting.
Precisamos verificar as métricas de desempenho antes da reunião trimestral.
2. To assess the efficiency and effectiveness of a system, process, or individual
The manager will check performance reviews for all employees.
O gerente avaliará as avaliações de desempenho de todos os funcionários.
3. To monitor or test the operational capacity of equipment or software
Let's check performance of the new server after installation.
Vamos verificar o desempenho do novo servidor após a instalação.
In Brazilian corporate environments, 'check performance' is commonly used in technology, HR, and management contexts. The phrase reflects the influence of English business terminology in modern Portuguese. In Portugal, the equivalent terms are used similarly in corporate settings, though Portuguese often prefers more formal constructions. Performance reviews and evaluations are standard HR practices in both Brazil and Portugal.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
assess performanceevaluate performancereview performancemonitor performancetest performance
Antonyms / Antônimos
ignore performanceneglect performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
verificar desempenho / avaliar desempenho
Most common usage in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
checar o desempenho
More informal, using English-influenced 'checar'
São Paulo
avaliar/conferir o desempenho
Corporate and technical environments prefer 'avaliar'
Portugal
verificar o desempenho / avaliar o desempenho
Similar to Brazilian usage, though 'verificar' is more formal

Related Words

performance metricsperformance evaluationperformance reviewKPI (Key Performance Indicator)benchmarkaudit

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the microscope (having performance closely examined)
up to par (meeting performance standards)
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