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hard data

[/hɑːrd ˈdeɪtə/]
noun
dados concretos
1. Factual information that is objective, verifiable, and based on measurable evidence rather than opinion or interpretation
The report relies on hard data rather than speculation about market trends.
O relatório se baseia em dados concretos em vez de especulações sobre tendências de mercado.
2. Concrete statistical or empirical evidence used to support arguments or decisions
We need hard data to back up our claims before presenting to the board.
Precisamos de dados concretos para fundamentar nossas afirmações antes de apresentar ao conselho.
Synonyms
factual informationconcrete evidenceempirical dataobjective informationverified facts
Antonyms
soft dataspeculationopinionconjecturehearsay

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dados concretos
Most common and widely understood term
Brazil
dados duros
Literal translation, less common but understood in business contexts
Portugal
dados concretos
Standard usage in Portuguese business language
Portugal
dados objetivos
Alternative, emphasizing objectivity

Related Idioms & Phrases

the facts and figures
concrete evidence
by the numbers
based on facts
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