external influence
[ɪkˈstɜːrnəl ˈɪnfluəns]
nounpl: external influences
influência externa
1. the effect or impact of outside factors, people, or forces on a person, organization, decision, or situation
The study examined external influences on student performance, including family background and socioeconomic status.
O estudo examinou as influências externas no desempenho dos alunos, incluindo origem familiar e status socioeconômico.
2. pressure or persuasion from outside sources that affects behavior, opinion, or actions
Political decisions should not be made under external influence from foreign governments.
Decisões políticas não devem ser tomadas sob influência externa de governos estrangeiros.
3. environmental or contextual factors that shape outcomes or developments
Market trends are often subject to external influences such as economic policies and global events.
As tendências de mercado frequentemente estão sujeitas a influências externas, como políticas econômicas e eventos globais.
In Brazilian and American contexts, 'external influence' is frequently discussed in political discourse, particularly regarding foreign interference in elections or policy-making. The term carries significant weight in discussions of sovereignty and independence. In academic and business settings, both cultures emphasize understanding and mitigating unwanted external influences to maintain integrity and autonomy.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under the influence of
fall under external influence
subject to external influences
resist external influence
shield from external influence
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