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desired result
[/dɪˈzaɪərd rɪˈzʌlt/]
noun phrase
pl: desired results
resultado desejado
1.
The outcome or consequence that one hopes to achieve or accomplish
The desired result of the meeting was to reach a consensus on the budget.
O resultado desejado da reunião era chegar a um consenso sobre o orçamento.
2.
An intended or expected goal that motivates an action or process
We made several adjustments to achieve the desired result.
Fizemos vários ajustes para alcançar o resultado desejado.
Synonyms
intended outcome
expected result
desired outcome
goal
objective
target
aim
Antonyms
undesired result
unexpected outcome
failure
adverse result
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
resultado desejado
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resultado esperado
Alternative common phrasing
Portugal
resultado pretendido
Preferred usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
achieve the desired result
reach the desired result
attain the desired result
get the desired result
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