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objective failure

[/əbˈdʒɛktɪv ˈfeɪljər/]
nounpl: objective failures
falha objetiva
1. A failure to achieve a specific, measurable goal or target that was clearly defined beforehand
The project suffered an objective failure when it did not meet the deadline requirements.
O projeto sofreu uma falha objetiva quando não atendeu aos requisitos de prazo.
2. In law or contracts, the failure to meet explicit, quantifiable conditions or obligations
The contractor's objective failure to deliver materials on schedule resulted in breach of contract.
A falha objetiva do empreiteiro em entregar os materiais no prazo resultou em ruptura de contrato.
3. In military or operational contexts, the inability to accomplish a defined tactical or strategic objective
The mission was marked as an objective failure due to inability to secure the target location.
A missão foi marcada como uma falha objetiva devido à incapacidade de garantir o local alvo.
Synonyms
failure to achieve objectivesnon-compliancebreach of obligationunsuccessful outcome
Antonyms
objective successachievement of goalssuccessful completion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falha objetiva
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese, commonly used in legal and technical contexts
São Paulo
falha objetiva
Common in business and legal documentation
Portugal
falha objetiva
Standard usage, may also use 'incumprimento objetivo' in legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

miss the mark
fall short of objectives
não atingir a meta
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