predictable incident

[/prɪˈdɪktəbəl ˈɪnsɪdənt/]
noun phrasepl: predictable incidents
incidente previsível
1. An event or occurrence that was expected to happen based on patterns, prior experience, or logical reasoning
The software crash was a predictable incident given the outdated system architecture.
A falha do software foi um incidente previsível dado o antigo sistema arquitetônico.
2. An occurrence that follows established patterns or conditions and could have been anticipated
The team viewed the client's complaint as a predictable incident based on previous interactions.
A equipe considerou a reclamação do cliente um incidente previsível com base nas interações anteriores.
This phrase is commonly used in risk management, IT operations, and business environments in both Brazil and the USA to discuss events that could have been prevented through proper planning or intervention. In Brazilian corporate culture, understanding and anticipating predictable incidents is valued as a sign of good management and foresight.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
foreseeable incidentanticipated occurrenceexpected eventavoidable incident
Antonyms / Antônimos
unexpected incidentunforeseen eventsurprising occurrencerandom incident

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
incidente previsível
Standard formal usage in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
incidente esperado
More colloquial alternative emphasizing expectation
São Paulo
incidente previsível / ocorrência prevista
Common in corporate and industrial environments
Portugal
incidente previsível / ocorrência antecipada
Formal usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

incident managementrisk assessmentcontingency planningroot cause analysis

Related Idioms & Phrases

saw it coming
writing on the wall
accident waiting to happen
past performance is no guarantee of future results
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