predetermined conclusions
[priːdɪˈtɜːrmɪnd kənˈkluːʒənz]
noun phrase
conclusões predeterminadas
1. Conclusions or judgments decided upon beforehand, without proper examination of evidence or facts; bias-based outcomes determined before investigation
The investigation was flawed because the committee reached predetermined conclusions rather than analyzing the data objectively.
A investigação foi prejudicada porque a comissão chegou a conclusões predeterminadas em vez de analisar os dados objetivamente.
2. Results or outcomes that are fixed or decided in advance, regardless of actual findings or circumstances
Critics argued that the study's predetermined conclusions undermined its scientific credibility.
Os críticos argumentaram que as conclusões predeterminadas do estudo comprometeram sua credibilidade científica.
This phrase is commonly used in American academic, legal, and journalistic contexts to criticize flawed reasoning or investigations. In Brazil, it appears frequently in political discussions and academic critiques. The term reflects a cultural value placed on scientific objectivity and logical reasoning in both English and Portuguese-speaking contexts.
NYC Slang
having your mind already made up; going in with your story already written
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