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measured choice
[ˈmɛʒərd tʃɔɪs]
noun phrase
pl: measured choices
escolha ponderada
1.
a deliberate decision made after careful consideration and weighing of options
After months of deliberation, she made a measured choice to pursue further education.
Após meses de deliberação, ela fez uma escolha ponderada de prosseguir com seus estudos.
2.
a calculated or thoughtful selection that demonstrates restraint and judgment
His measured choice of words reflected his professional maturity.
Sua escolha ponderada de palavras refletiu sua maturidade profissional.
Synonyms
deliberate choice
calculated decision
thoughtful selection
informed decision
considered choice
Antonyms
impulsive choice
reckless decision
hasty choice
spontaneous selection
thoughtless decision
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
escolha ponderada
most common usage
São Paulo
escolha refletida
alternative, slightly more formal
Portugal
escolha ponderada
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
weigh one's options
think things through
take a calculated risk
make a sound decision
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