determined topic

[dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd ˈtɑːpɪk]
noun phrasepl: determined topics
tópico determinado
1. A subject or theme that has been specifically identified, chosen, or established for discussion, study, or analysis
The determined topic for today's meeting is budget allocation for the next fiscal year.
O tópico determinado para a reunião de hoje é a alocação de orçamento para o próximo ano fiscal.
2. A predetermined subject matter in academic or professional contexts
Each student must select a determined topic for their research paper by next week.
Cada aluno deve selecionar um tópico determinado para seu trabalho de pesquisa até a próxima semana.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian academic and corporate environments. In business meetings and educational settings, establishing a 'determined topic' beforehand is considered professional and helps maintain focus. In Portugal, the equivalent is often phrased as 'tema estabelecido' and is equally formal.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
specified subjectfixed topicpreset subjectdefined themeestablished topic
Antonyms / Antônimos
undefined topicopen-ended subjectundetermined themevague subject

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tópico determinado
Standard formal usage in academic and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
assunto definido
Slightly more colloquial alternative
São Paulo
tópico pré-estabelecido
More emphatic, often used in corporate settings
Portugal
tema estabelecido
Common European Portuguese variant

Related Words

subject matterthemeagenda itemfocal pointdiscussion point

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay on topic
stick to the topic
on-topic discussion
topic of the day
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