explicit priority
[/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt praɪˈɒrɪti/]
nounpl: explicit priorities
prioridade explícita
1. A clearly stated, directly expressed, or formally declared order of importance assigned to tasks, goals, or objectives
The company set explicit priorities for the project: quality first, then cost-effectiveness.
A empresa estabeleceu prioridades explícitas para o projeto: qualidade em primeiro lugar, depois eficiência de custos.
2. In computing, a specific priority level assigned directly to a process or thread, as opposed to one inferred from context
The system assigns explicit priority values to critical processes to ensure they execute first.
O sistema atribui valores de prioridade explícita aos processos críticos para garantir que sejam executados primeiro.
3. A formally documented or verbally clear indication of what matters most in a given situation or plan
The manager communicated explicit priorities to avoid any confusion about deadlines.
O gerente comunicou prioridades explícitas para evitar qualquer confusão sobre prazos.
This term is primarily used in professional, academic, and technical contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It reflects a preference in modern management and software development for clear, unambiguous communication about what matters most. The phrase emphasizes transparency and the importance of removing guesswork from decision-making processes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
set explicit priorities
establish explicit priorities
clarify explicit priorities
communicate explicit priorities
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