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poor execution

[pʊr ɪɡˈzɛkjəʃən]
noun phrase
execução deficiente
1. The act of carrying out a plan, task, or instruction in an inadequate, ineffective, or substandard manner
The project failed due to poor execution despite having a solid plan.
O projeto fracassou devido à execução deficiente, apesar de ter um plano sólido.
2. In performance contexts, performing with mistakes, lack of skill, or technical issues
The pianist's poor execution of the piece distracted from the composer's intent.
A execução deficiente da peça pelo pianista desviou a atenção da intenção do compositor.
3. In business/management, failing to implement a strategy effectively
Poor execution of the marketing strategy resulted in lower than expected sales.
A execução deficiente da estratégia de marketing resultou em vendas menores que o esperado.
NYC Slang
botched job
Synonyms
inadequate executionfaulty executionbungled executionsloppy executionmishandling
Antonyms
flawless executionexcellent executionskilled executionprecise executionperfect execution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
execução deficiente
Most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
má execução
Alternative, slightly more formal
Portugal
execução deficiente
Standard usage in Portugal
Portugal
fraca execução
Alternative, emphasizing weakness

Related Idioms & Phrases

dropped the ball
miss the mark
fall short
fumble the execution
execution is everything
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