incorrect evaluation

[ɪn'kɔrekt ɪ,væl.juˈeɪ.ʃən]
noun phrasepl: incorrect evaluations
avaliação incorreta
1. A judgment or assessment that contains errors or inaccuracies; a flawed appraisal of something
The incorrect evaluation of the candidate's qualifications led to hiring the wrong person.
A avaliação incorreta das qualificações do candidato levou à contratação da pessoa errada.
2. A mistaken assessment in academic, professional, or personal contexts
The teacher's incorrect evaluation of the student's performance affected their self-esteem.
A avaliação incorreta do desempenho do aluno pela professora afetou sua autoestima.
3. An inaccurate determination of value, worth, or quality
The appraiser's incorrect evaluation of the property resulted in significant financial loss.
A avaliação incorreta do imóvel pelo avaliador resultou em perda financeira significativa.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'incorrect evaluation' is commonly used in educational, HR, and professional settings. In Brazil, this phrase is particularly important in corporate culture where performance evaluations ('avaliações de desempenho') are critical for career advancement. In the USA, incorrect evaluations have significant implications for hiring practices, performance management, and legal compliance.
NYC Slang
bad call; wrong read on someone/something
Synonyms / Sinônimos
misassessmentmisjudgmentfaulty assessmenterroneous appraisalwrong evaluationinaccurate assessment
Antonyms / Antônimos
correct evaluationaccurate assessmentproper appraisalvalid evaluation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avaliação incorreta
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese across all regions
Rio de Janeiro
avaliação errada
Colloquial variant, using 'errada' instead of 'incorreta'
São Paulo
avaliação inadequada
More formal/corporate variant in business contexts
Portugal
avaliação incorreta
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'avaliação errada' also acceptable

Related Words

assessmentappraisalevaluationjudgmentbiaserrormisinterpretation

Related Idioms & Phrases

miss the mark
get it wrong
barking up the wrong tree
errar na avaliação (Portuguese)
fazer uma avaliação equivocada (Portuguese)
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