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foundational decision

[faʊnˈdeɪʃənəl dɪˈsɪʒən]
nounfemininepl: foundational decisions / decisões fundamentais
decisão fundamental
1. A crucial decision that serves as the basis or foundation for future actions, policies, or developments
The foundational decision to invest in renewable energy shaped the company's entire strategy.
A decisão fundamental de investir em energias renováveis moldou toda a estratégia da empresa.
2. A core decision made at the beginning of a project or initiative that determines its direction
That foundational decision made in 2010 continues to influence our organizational structure today.
Essa decisão fundamental tomada em 2010 continua influenciando nossa estrutura organizacional hoje.
Synonyms
core decisionfundamental decisionbase decisionfoundational choicekey decision
Antonyms
trivial decisionminor decisionsuperficial decisioninconsequential decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão fundamental
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
decisão fundamental
Standard usage, occasionally 'decisão basilar'
São Paulo
decisão fundamental
Common in business contexts; sometimes 'decisão estruturante'
Portugal
decisão fundamental
Standard in Portuguese; alternatively 'decisão de base' or 'decisão estrutural'

Related Idioms & Phrases

set the foundation
lay the groundwork
make a game-changing decision
cross the Rubicon
draw a line in the sand
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