probable outcome
[/ˈprɒbəbəl ˈaʊtˌkʌm/]
noun phrasepl: probable outcomes
resultado provável
1. The most likely or expected result of a situation, event, or decision
The probable outcome of the election is still uncertain.
O resultado provável da eleição ainda é incerto.
2. A conclusion or consequence that has a high degree of likelihood based on available evidence
Given the current circumstances, the probable outcome is a merger between the two companies.
Dadas as circunstâncias atuais, o resultado provável é uma fusão entre as duas empresas.
3. In statistics or forecasting, the most expected result based on probability analysis
The weather forecast indicates the probable outcome is rain tomorrow.
A previsão do tempo indica que o resultado provável é chuva amanhã.
This phrase is commonly used in business, academic, and journalistic contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in news reports and formal discussions about elections, weather, and economic forecasts. The term reflects a practical approach to decision-making and planning across both cultures.
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