initial recommendation
[ɪˈnɪʃəl ˌrekəˈmɛndˈeɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: initial recommendations
recomendação inicial
1. The first or preliminary suggestion or advice offered regarding a course of action, product, or decision
The doctor's initial recommendation was to rest and take medication before considering surgery.
A recomendação inicial do médico foi descansar e tomar medicamentos antes de considerar cirurgia.
2. The opening suggestion made by an expert, committee, or authority before further discussion or refinement
The committee's initial recommendation was to increase the budget by 10%.
A recomendação inicial da comissão foi aumentar o orçamento em 10%.
This phrase is commonly used in professional, medical, legal, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate culture, initial recommendations are often presented formally in meetings and documents, and may be subject to modification based on stakeholder feedback. The term reflects hierarchical decision-making processes common in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take someone's initial recommendation at face value
pending initial recommendation
subject to initial recommendation
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