implicit task
[ɪˈplɪsɪt tæsk]
nounpl: implicit tasks
tarefa implícita
1. A task or objective that is suggested, implied, or understood without being explicitly stated or directly communicated
The implicit task in the meeting was to reach consensus on budget allocation, even though it wasn't formally announced.
A tarefa implícita na reunião era chegar a um consenso sobre alocação de orçamento, embora não tivesse sido formalmente anunciada.
2. In cognitive psychology and learning research, a task that is learned or performed without conscious awareness or explicit instruction
Participants in the implicit task study acquired knowledge about grammar rules without realizing they were learning.
Os participantes do estudo de tarefa implícita adquiriram conhecimento sobre regras gramaticais sem perceber que estavam aprendendo.
3. An underlying or background objective that must be inferred from context or circumstances
The implicit task of the presentation was to convince investors of the company's viability.
A tarefa implícita da apresentação era convencer os investidores sobre a viabilidade da empresa.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese academic contexts, particularly in psychology, linguistics, and education research. In business settings, both Brazilian and North American professionals use 'implicit task' to describe unspoken expectations or underlying objectives. The concept reflects how much communication relies on shared understanding and context rather than explicit instruction, which is particularly relevant in cross-cultural business communications.
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