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provisional estimates

[prə-ˈvi-zhə-nəl ˈes-tə-məts]
noun
estimativas provisórias
1. Preliminary calculations or assessments made with incomplete data, subject to revision as more information becomes available
The government released provisional estimates showing a 2% GDP growth for the quarter.
O governo divulgou estimativas provisórias mostrando um crescimento do PIB de 2% para o trimestre.
2. Temporary or preliminary figures used in financial, statistical, or technical reports before final data is confirmed
The provisional estimates will be revised once all survey responses are collected.
As estimativas provisórias serão revisadas após a coleta de todas as respostas da pesquisa.
Synonyms
preliminary estimatestentative estimatesinterim estimatesrough estimates
Antonyms
final estimatesdefinitive figuresconfirmed data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estimativas provisórias
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese for economic and statistical contexts
São Paulo
estimativas preliminares
Alternative form often used in business and financial reports
Portugal
estimativas provisórias
Standard usage in Portuguese official statistics and government reports

Related Idioms & Phrases

subject to revision
pending final data
preliminary assessment
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