key outcome

[kiː ˈaʊtkʌm]
nounpl: key outcomes
resultado-chave
1. A primary or most important result or consequence of an action, project, or process
The key outcome of the merger was increased market share.
O resultado-chave da fusão foi o aumento da participação de mercado.
2. In business and project management, a measurable objective or goal that must be achieved
Improving customer satisfaction is a key outcome for this quarter.
Melhorar a satisfação do cliente é um resultado-chave para este trimestre.
3. In research or studies, the primary finding or conclusion that emerges from data analysis
The key outcome of the study was that regular exercise reduces stress.
O resultado-chave do estudo foi que o exercício regular reduz o estresse.
This term is widely used in Brazilian corporate and academic environments, particularly in project management, strategic planning, and performance evaluation contexts. It reflects the modern business culture's emphasis on measurable, objective-driven outcomes. In the USA, it is common in management consulting, tech industry, and organizational development discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
primary resultmain objectiveprincipal outcomecore resultmain deliverable
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor outcomesecondary resultinsignificant consequence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resultado-chave
most common term in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
resultado-chave
used in corporate and management environments
Portugal
resultado-chave
similar usage in European Portuguese business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resultado-chave
standard usage across different sectors

Related Words

objectivegoaloutcomeresultdeliverableperformance metric

Related Idioms & Phrases

the bottom line
the end result
what it all comes down to
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