conception stage

[kən-ˈsep-shən ˈstāj]
nounpl: conception stages
fase de concepção
1. The initial phase of a project, product, or idea where the basic concept is formed and developed before detailed planning or execution begins
The project is still in the conception stage, so major changes can be made easily.
O projeto ainda está na fase de concepção, portanto mudanças importantes podem ser feitas facilmente.
2. In product development, the earliest stage where ideas are generated and evaluated for feasibility
During the conception stage, the team brainstorms multiple solutions to the design challenge.
Durante a fase de concepção, a equipe faz brainstorm de múltiplas soluções para o desafio de design.
3. In software or business contexts, the planning phase before actual development or implementation begins
The software remains in the conception stage until all requirements are documented.
O software permanece na fase de concepção até que todos os requisitos sejam documentados.
This term is widely used in Brazilian business, tech, and creative industries to describe the initial creative and planning phases. It's particularly common in startup culture and project management methodologies adopted in Brazil. The term emphasizes the importance of the ideation phase before committing resources to full development.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ideation phaseplanning stageinitial phasepreliminary stagedevelopment inception
Antonyms / Antônimos
execution stageimplementation phasecompletion stageproduction stagefinal phase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fase de concepção
Standard term used in business and project management contexts
General Brazilian
estágio de concepção
Alternative, more formal translation
São Paulo
fase conceitual
Commonly used in tech and startup environments
Portugal
fase de conceção
Portuguese spelling variant using 'conceção' instead of 'concepção'

Related Words

brainstormingfeasibility studyproject managementproduct developmentdesign thinkingprototype

Related Idioms & Phrases

from conception to completion
in the early stages
back to the drawing board
at the conceptual level
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