fact-based choice

[/fækt beɪst tʃɔɪs/]
noun phrasepl: fact-based choices
escolha baseada em fatos
1. A decision made using objective information, evidence, and data rather than emotions, intuition, or opinions
The company's fact-based choice to invest in renewable energy was supported by market research and environmental data.
A escolha baseada em fatos da empresa de investir em energia renovável foi apoiada por pesquisa de mercado e dados ambientais.
2. An option selected after careful analysis and verification of relevant information
Making a fact-based choice requires examining all available evidence before deciding.
Fazer uma escolha baseada em fatos exige examinar todas as evidências disponíveis antes de decidir.
In contemporary American and Brazilian business culture, 'fact-based choice' represents a value system emphasizing empirical decision-making. This term gained prominence in corporate environments and policy discussions, reflecting modern demands for accountability and transparency. It contrasts with traditional decision-making that prioritized hierarchy or intuition.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
evidence-based decisiondata-driven choiceinformed decisionrational selection
Antonyms / Antônimos
emotional choiceintuitive decisionarbitrary selectionopinion-based choice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolha baseada em fatos
Standard term used in business, science, and formal contexts
São Paulo
escolha baseada em dados
Alternative phrasing emphasizing data-driven approach
Portugal
escolha fundamentada em factos
Uses 'factos' instead of 'fatos' following Portuguese spelling conventions

Related Words

evidencedata analysiscritical thinkinginformed decision-makingobjectivity

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the facts
let the data speak
go by the numbers
stick to the evidence
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