meaningful statements
[ˈmiːnɪŋfəl ˈsteɪtmənts]
noun phrasepl: meaningful statements
declarações significativas / afirmações significativas
1. Expressions, utterances, or assertions that convey substantial meaning, purpose, or importance; communication that is purposeful and laden with significance rather than trivial or superficial
During the meeting, the director made several meaningful statements about the company's future direction.
Durante a reunião, o diretor fez várias declarações significativas sobre a direção futura da empresa.
2. Communication that carries emotional depth, substance, or intellectual weight; words that matter or have real consequence
The counselor encouraged patients to have meaningful statements in their therapy sessions rather than small talk.
A conselheira encorajou os pacientes a fazerem afirmações significativas em suas sessões de terapia em vez de fazer conversa fiada.
3. In philosophy and logic, propositions or sentences that possess semantic content and can be evaluated for truth or falsehood
Logical analysis requires meaningful statements that can be empirically verified or refuted.
A análise lógica requer afirmações significativas que possam ser empiricamente verificadas ou refutadas.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'meaningful statements' represents a value placed on authentic, substantive communication. In corporate and academic settings in Brazil and the USA, there's an emphasis on moving beyond superficial discourse. The phrase reflects a cultural appreciation for depth and purpose in communication, particularly valued in professional, therapeutic, and intellectual contexts.
NYC Slang
real talk / the real deal
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