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explicit measure

[ɪkˈsplɪsɪt ˈmɛʒər]
nounpl: explicit measures
medida explícita
1. A clearly stated, clearly defined, or directly expressed action, step, or procedure taken to achieve a specific objective or address a particular issue
The government implemented explicit measures to reduce carbon emissions.
O governo implementou medidas explícitas para reduzir as emissões de carbono.
2. In mathematics and science, a direct or exact quantification or specification of a value, quantity, or standard without ambiguity
The researcher used explicit measures to ensure accuracy in the experiment.
O pesquisador utilizou medidas explícitas para garantir precisão no experimento.
Synonyms
clear measuredirect measurespecific measuredefined measureconcrete measure
Antonyms
implicit measurevague measureindirect measureambiguous measure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medida explícita
Standard usage in business and government contexts
São Paulo
medida explícita
Commonly used in corporate and administrative documents
Portugal
medida explícita
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

take explicit measures
implement explicit measures
adopt explicit measures
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