real-world effect
[/ˈriːəl wɜːrld ɪˈfɛkt/]
nounpl: real-world effects
efeito no mundo real
1. A practical consequence or impact that occurs in actual life situations rather than theoretical or hypothetical scenarios
The policy changes had significant real-world effects on small business owners.
As mudanças de política tiveram efeitos significativos no mundo real para os pequenos empresários.
2. The tangible result or influence of an action, decision, or phenomenon when applied to genuine circumstances outside of controlled environments
Laboratory results don't always translate into real-world effects for patients.
Os resultados de laboratório nem sempre se traduzem em efeitos no mundo real para os pacientes.
This phrase is widely used in both American and Brazilian professional, academic, and policy contexts to distinguish between theoretical discussions and practical applications. In Brazil, it's particularly common in business, technology, and social policy discussions. The emphasis on 'real-world' reflects a growing global interest in practical outcomes over abstract concepts.
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