performance indicator

[/pərˈfɔːrməns ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/]

nounpl: performance indicators

indicador de desempenho

1. A measurable value or metric used to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, or success of a process, activity, or organization against predetermined objectives

The company tracks several performance indicators to assess employee productivity.

A empresa acompanha diversos indicadores de desempenho para avaliar a produtividade dos funcionários.

2. A quantifiable benchmark used in business and management to monitor progress toward strategic goals

Revenue growth is a key performance indicator for our sales department.

O crescimento da receita é um indicador-chave de desempenho para nosso departamento de vendas.

Synonyms

KPI (Key Performance Indicator)metric measure benchmark performance metric indicator

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

indicador de desempenho

most common usage in business and corporate contexts

General Brazilian

KPI

frequently used in informal business settings as an acronym

São Paulo

indicador de performance

alternative form using English loanword 'performance'

Portugal

indicador de desempenho

standard formal usage in Portuguese business terminology

Portugal

indicador chave de desempenho

expanded form emphasizing 'key' aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

set performance indicators

track performance indicators

meet performance indicators

key performance indicator (KPI)

measure against performance indicators

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