promised performance

[/ˈprɒmɪst pərˈfɔːrməns/]
nounpl: promised performances
desempenho prometido
1. An expected level of achievement or quality that has been committed to or pledged by a person, company, or product
The software failed to deliver on its promised performance, running slower than advertised.
O software não cumpriu seu desempenho prometido, funcionando mais lentamente do que anunciado.
2. A scheduled or announced performance, show, or event that someone has committed to presenting
The band canceled their promised performance at the festival due to illness.
A banda cancelou sua apresentação prometida no festival devido à doença.
3. In business and contracts, the level of service or results explicitly guaranteed in an agreement
The contractor must meet the promised performance standards outlined in the contract.
O contratante deve atender aos padrões de desempenho prometidos descritos no contrato.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and American business contexts, particularly in technology, entertainment, and service industries. It reflects cultural values around accountability and customer satisfaction. In Brazil, companies often use this phrase to build trust with consumers, while in the USA it's frequently associated with legal and contractual language.
NYC Slang
what was promised / the promise
Synonyms / Sinônimos
guaranteed performancepledged performancecommitted performanceexpected performancescheduled performance
Antonyms / Antônimos
underperformancefailed performancebroken promisecanceled performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenho prometido
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
desempenho prometido
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
desempenho prometido / performance prometida
More likely to use English term 'performance' in business contexts
Portugal
desempenho prometido / rendimento prometido
Portuguese may use 'rendimento' as alternative term

Related Words

performance metricsservice level agreementdelivery commitmentexpected resultscontractual obligationsperformance guarantee

Related Idioms & Phrases

deliver on promised performance
fall short of promised performance
meet promised performance
exceed promised performance
promise and delivery
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