realistic assignment

[ree-ə-ˈlis-tik ə-ˈsīn-mənt]
nounpl: realistic assignments
tarefa realista
1. A task or work given to someone that is achievable and practical based on available resources, time, and capabilities
The teacher gave the students a realistic assignment that could be completed in one week.
A professora deu aos alunos uma tarefa realista que poderia ser concluída em uma semana.
2. A job or responsibility allocated to a person or group that takes into account real-world constraints and limitations
The manager created a realistic assignment for the new team member that matched their skill level.
O gerente criou uma tarefa realista para o novo membro da equipe que correspondia ao seu nível de habilidade.
In both Brazilian and American educational and professional contexts, emphasizing 'realistic assignments' reflects modern pedagogical and management practices that prioritize employee/student well-being and sustainable productivity. In Brazil, this concept has gained importance in recent years as companies adopt more progressive management styles influenced by international best practices.
NYC Slang
doable task
Synonyms / Sinônimos
feasible taskpractical assignmentachievable taskreasonable assignmentmanageable task
Antonyms / Antônimos
unrealistic assignmentimpossible taskimpractical assignmentunfeasible task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa realista
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
atribuição realista
More formal, used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa viável
Common alternative emphasizing feasibility
Portugal
tarefa realista
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, though 'atribuição' may be preferred in formal contexts

Related Words

deadlinedeliverableworkloadobjectiveproject scope

Related Idioms & Phrases

bite off more than you can chew (opposite concept)
set realistic expectations
within reach
come down to earth
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