doubtful event
[/ˈdaʊtfəl ɪˈvɛnt/]
noun phrasepl: doubtful events
evento duvidoso
1. An occurrence or happening whose outcome or existence is uncertain, unclear, or subject to doubt
The success of the project remains a doubtful event given the current budget constraints.
O sucesso do projeto permanece um evento duvidoso dadas as limitações orçamentárias atuais.
2. In probability and statistics, an event with uncertain likelihood of occurrence
In the context of risk assessment, a doubtful event is one that may or may not happen.
No contexto de avaliação de risco, um evento duvidoso é aquele que pode ou não acontecer.
3. Something questionable or open to debate regarding its authenticity or validity
The historical account of that doubtful event has been disputed by multiple scholars.
O relato histórico daquele evento duvidoso foi contestado por vários estudiosos.
In Brazilian business and academic discourse, 'evento duvidoso' is commonly used in project management, risk assessment, and strategic planning contexts. In Portugal, the term 'acontecimento duvidoso' is preferred as 'evento' is considered more anglicized. In American English, this phrase is often replaced with more colloquial expressions like 'iffy' or 'touch and go' in casual conversation.
NYC Slang
iffy situation, up-in-the-air thing
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