provisional objective
[prə-ˈvi-zhə-nəl əb-ˈjek-tiv]
nounpl: provisional objectives
objetivo provisório
1. A temporary or interim goal or target that may be subject to change or revision
The company set a provisional objective to increase sales by 10% before the end of the quarter.
A empresa estabeleceu um objetivo provisório de aumentar as vendas em 10% até o final do trimestre.
2. A preliminary aim established for a specific period, pending final confirmation or adjustment
The research team's provisional objective was to complete the initial phase of testing by June.
O objetivo provisório da equipe de pesquisa era concluir a fase inicial de testes até junho.
3. A tentative target or milestone in project management that may be modified based on circumstances
Our provisional objective for the first sprint is to deliver the basic features.
Nosso objetivo provisório para o primeiro sprint é entregar as funcionalidades básicas.
In Brazilian business and organizational culture, 'objetivo provisório' is frequently used in project management, strategic planning, and agile methodologies. It reflects the adaptive and flexible approach common in Brazilian companies. The term acknowledges that goals may need adjustment based on market conditions or unforeseen circumstances, which aligns with pragmatic business practices in Brazil.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to set a provisional objective
to revise a provisional objective
to achieve a provisional objective
pending provisional objectives
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