outdated results

[/ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd ˈrɪzʌlts/]
noun phrase
resultados desatualizados
1. Information, data, or findings that are no longer current, relevant, or accurate due to the passage of time or newer developments
The market analysis showed outdated results that did not reflect current trends.
A análise de mercado mostrou resultados desatualizados que não refletiam as tendências atuais.
2. Research or test outcomes that have become obsolete or are no longer valid
We discarded the outdated results from the previous study.
Descartamos os resultados desatualizados do estudo anterior.
3. Information that is superseded by more recent or accurate data
The software relies on outdated results and needs to be updated.
O software se baseia em resultados desatualizados e precisa ser atualizado.
The phrase 'outdated results' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian professional contexts, particularly in technology, finance, research, and business sectors. In Brazil, there is an emphasis on staying current (estar atualizado), reflecting the fast-paced nature of modern business culture. The term carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting that relying on such information may lead to poor decision-making.
NYC Slang
old news, yesterday's data
Synonyms / Sinônimos
obsolete resultsstale resultsexpired resultsold datadeprecated information
Antonyms / Antônimos
current resultsupdated resultsfresh datarecent findingscontemporary information

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resultados desatualizados
Standard usage in business, academic, and technical contexts
São Paulo
resultados antigos/obsoletos
More common in corporate and technological sectors
Rio de Janeiro
resultados fora de data
Colloquial variant also used in business communication
Portugal
resultados desatualizados/obsoletos
European Portuguese usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

outdatedresultsdatainformationobsolescencecurrencyrelevance

Related Idioms & Phrases

beating a dead horse
old hat
water under the bridge
behind the times
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