former outcomes

[ˈfɔrmər ˈaʊtˌkʌmz]
noun phrase
resultados anteriores
1. Results or consequences that occurred in the past; previous results of an action, process, or event
The former outcomes of the project were not satisfactory, so we need a new approach.
Os resultados anteriores do projeto não foram satisfatórios, então precisamos de uma nova abordagem.
2. Past performance results used as reference or comparison for future expectations
Based on former outcomes, we can predict similar results in the next quarter.
Com base nos resultados anteriores, podemos prever resultados semelhantes no próximo trimestre.
This phrase is commonly used in business, academic, and technical contexts in both Brazil and the USA when discussing performance evaluation, project analysis, and data-driven decision making. It emphasizes the importance of historical analysis for predicting future performance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
previous resultspast outcomesprior resultsearlier resultshistorical outcomes
Antonyms / Antônimos
future outcomesupcoming resultsprospective resultsexpected outcomes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resultados anteriores
Most common translation in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resultados prévios
Alternative formal usage
São Paulo
resultados passados
Common in corporate and technical environments
Portugal
resultados anteriores
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

performance metricshistorical dataprecedentbaselinebenchmarkretrospective analysis

Related Idioms & Phrases

learn from past mistakes
history repeats itself
based on track record
follow precedent
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