provisional remarks
[prə-ˈvi-zhə-nəl ri-ˈmärks]
noun phrasepl: provisional remarks
observações provisórias
1. temporary or tentative comments or statements made with the understanding that they may be changed, revised, or reconsidered
The committee made provisional remarks about the proposal before the final decision.
A comissão fez observações provisórias sobre a proposta antes da decisão final.
2. preliminary observations or notes that serve as a basis for further discussion or analysis
The auditor's provisional remarks highlighted potential issues that required additional investigation.
As observações provisórias do auditor destacaram possíveis problemas que exigiam investigação adicional.
3. conditional feedback or commentary that may change upon receipt of new information
Subject to the availability of new data, these are my provisional remarks on the matter.
Sujeito à disponibilidade de novos dados, estas são minhas observações provisórias sobre o assunto.
Provisional remarks are commonly used in academic, legal, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate culture, they often precede formal decisions to signal openness to dialogue and further input. In Portugal, the term is used similarly but may carry slightly more formality. This phrase is particularly important in contractual negotiations and scientific peer review processes.
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