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partial success
[PAR-shul suk-SES]
noun
pl: partial successes
sucesso parcial
1.
An achievement or accomplishment that is incomplete or only partially achieved; success that falls short of full or complete achievement
The project was considered a partial success because we met the deadline but exceeded the budget.
O projeto foi considerado um sucesso parcial porque cumprimos o prazo, mas ultrapassámos o orçamento.
2.
A positive outcome that does not fully satisfy all objectives or expectations
The negotiations resulted in a partial success, with agreement on some issues but disagreement on others.
As negociações resultaram num sucesso parcial, com acordo em alguns pontos, mas desacordo noutros.
NYC Slang
half-win; semi-victory
Synonyms
qualified success
limited success
incomplete success
mixed result
moderate success
Antonyms
complete success
total success
full success
failure
total failure
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
sucesso parcial
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
sucesso parcial
Common in business and professional contexts
Portugal
sucesso parcial
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
meio sucesso
Alternative, less formal expression
Related Idioms & Phrases
a foot in the door
better than nothing
half measures
low-hanging fruit achieved, but the real prize remains
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