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probable response

[ˈprɒbəbəl rɪˈspɒns]
nounpl: probable responses
resposta provável
1. A reaction or answer that is likely to occur or be given based on available evidence or circumstances
The probable response to the proposal is acceptance from the board members.
A resposta provável à proposta é a aceitação dos membros do conselho.
2. An anticipated reply or reaction that has a high likelihood of happening
Given her experience, the probable response would be to take charge of the project.
Dada a sua experiência, a resposta provável seria assumir o controle do projeto.
Synonyms
likely responseexpected responseanticipated responseforeseeable response
Antonyms
unlikely responseimprobable responseunexpected responsesurprising response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta provável
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta provável
Standard usage in business contexts
Portugal
resposta provável
Standard usage, sometimes 'resposta esperada' preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

a likely story
the writing is on the wall
what you see is what you get
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