practical judgment
[PRAK-ti-kul JUJ-ment]
nounpl: practical judgments
julgamento prático
1. The ability to make sound decisions based on real-world experience, common sense, and practical considerations rather than theory alone
The engineer's practical judgment helped solve the construction problem efficiently.
O julgamento prático do engenheiro ajudou a resolver o problema de construção de forma eficiente.
2. A decision or assessment that weighs practical feasibility and real-world applicability
In matters of business, practical judgment often trumps theoretical knowledge.
Em questões de negócios, o julgamento prático frequentemente supera o conhecimento teórico.
3. Discernment applied to concrete situations with attention to actual consequences and outcomes
Her practical judgment about market trends proved invaluable to the company.
Seu julgamento prático sobre as tendências do mercado provou ser inestimável para a empresa.
In Brazilian business culture, practical judgment (julgamento prático) is highly valued and often prioritized alongside formal education. It reflects the Brazilian cultural appreciation for real-world problem-solving and adaptability. In the USA, this concept is closely tied to the pragmatic American approach to business and decision-making, where 'getting things done' often outweighs theoretical considerations.
NYC Slang
street smarts; having the goods
Related Idioms & Phrases
use one's practical judgment
exercise practical judgment
lack practical judgment
show practical judgment
rely on practical judgment
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