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projected path

[prə-ˈjek-təd pæth]
nounpl: projected paths
trajetória projetada
1. The estimated or calculated course that something will follow based on current data, calculations, or models
The projected path of the hurricane shows it will reach the coast by tomorrow.
A trajetória projetada do furacão mostra que chegará à costa amanhã.
2. In physics or ballistics, the theoretical trajectory of an object in motion
Scientists calculated the projected path of the asteroid to determine if it would collide with Earth.
Os cientistas calcularam a trajetória projetada do asteroide para determinar se colidiria com a Terra.
3. In career or planning contexts, the anticipated course or progression
Her projected path in the company includes a promotion to manager within two years.
A sua trajetória projetada na empresa inclui uma promoção a gerente dentro de dois anos.
Synonyms
trajectoryestimated coursecalculated pathforecast pathanticipated route
Antonyms
actual pathrealized path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trajetória projetada
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
trajetória projetada
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
caminho projetado
Alternative, less formal usage
Portugal
trajetória prevista
Portuguese preference for 'prevista' (foreseen) over 'projetada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

on a collision course
set a course for
chart a course
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