key performance indicator

[kiː pərˈfɔːrməns ˈɪndɪkeɪtər]
nounpl: key performance indicators
indicador-chave de desempenho
1. A measurable value that shows how effectively something is achieving business objectives; a metric used to evaluate success in reaching performance targets
Customer satisfaction is a key performance indicator for our retail business.
A satisfação do cliente é um indicador-chave de desempenho para nosso negócio de varejo.
2. A quantifiable measure used to track progress toward specific goals in business, marketing, or organizational performance
The sales team monitors conversion rate as a key performance indicator.
O time de vendas monitora a taxa de conversão como um indicador-chave de desempenho.
KPIs are fundamental to business culture in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate environments, the English acronym 'KPI' is extremely common even in Portuguese-language discussions, reflecting the influence of international business practices. American companies typically use this term extensively in performance reviews and strategic planning. The concept has become standard terminology in multinational corporations operating in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
KPIperformance metricperformance indicatorsuccess indicatorbenchmark

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indicador-chave de desempenho
Most formal and widely used term in Brazilian business environments
Brazil (Tech/Startup)
KPI
Acronym commonly used in tech and startup contexts; often not translated
Portugal
indicador-chave de desempenho
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes abbreviated as KPI in business contexts
Corporate/Academic
indicador de desempenho chave
Alternative word order, slightly less common but equally acceptable

Related Words

metricbenchmarkperformance managementanalyticsdashboardtargetobjective

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet KPI targets
track KPIs
establish KPIs
atingir as metas de KPI
monitorar KPIs
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