implicit requirement

[ɪmˈplɪsɪt rɪˈkwaɪrmənt]
nounpl: implicit requirements
requisito implícito
1. A requirement that is not explicitly stated but is understood to be necessary or expected based on context, standards, or common understanding
Meeting deadlines is an implicit requirement of any professional job.
Cumprir prazos é um requisito implícito de qualquer trabalho profissional.
2. In software or business contexts, a condition that must be satisfied even though it was not formally documented or verbally expressed
The implicit requirement for system compatibility was assumed by all stakeholders.
O requisito implícito de compatibilidade do sistema foi presumido por todas as partes interessadas.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, implicit requirements are common sources of misunderstanding. In Brazil, relationship-based contexts may have more implicit requirements due to emphasis on personal understanding, while in the USA, documentation is typically prioritized. Both cultures increasingly emphasize making requirements explicit to avoid confusion.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
tacit requirementunstated requirementunderstood requirementassumed requirementindirect requirement
Antonyms / Antônimos
explicit requirementstated requirementformal requirementdocumented requirement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
requisito implícito
Most common usage in business and technical contexts
Portugal
requisito implícito
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese
Technical/Formal Contexts
exigência implícita
Alternative form, slightly more formal

Related Words

implicitrequirementspecificationassumptionconstraintcondition

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines
go without saying
understand the assignment
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