limited performance
[ˈlɪmɪtɪd pərˈfɔːrməns]
nounpl: limited performances
desempenho limitado
1. A performance or achievement that falls short of expectations or potential due to constraints, restrictions, or inadequate capability
The engine's limited performance in cold weather required special maintenance procedures.
O desempenho limitado do motor em tempo frio exigiu procedimentos especiais de manutenção.
2. In theatrical or entertainment contexts, a presentation with a restricted run or limited number of showings
The Broadway show had a limited performance season of only eight weeks.
O espetáculo da Broadway teve uma temporada de desempenho limitado de apenas oito semanas.
3. In business or sports, output or results that are restricted by various limiting factors
The athlete's limited performance during the tournament was due to a previous injury.
O desempenho limitado do atleta durante o torneio foi devido a uma lesão anterior.
In Brazilian business culture, 'desempenho limitado' is frequently discussed in performance reviews and corporate assessments. The term is neutral and objective, commonly used in quality control, automotive industries, and entertainment. In American cultural context, 'limited performance' is often associated with Broadway's 'limited run' productions, which are prestigious short-term engagements.
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