realized results

[ri-ˈal-īzd ˈrez-əlts]
noun phrasepl: realized results
resultados alcançados
1. Outcomes or achievements that have been actually obtained or accomplished, particularly in business or project contexts
The company reported realized results that exceeded investor expectations.
A empresa reportou resultados alcançados que superaram as expectativas dos investidores.
2. Tangible profits or gains that have been converted from potential to actual
After selling the investment, he finally saw his realized results.
Após vender o investimento, ele finalmente viu seus resultados concretizados.
3. Confirmed or verified outcomes in contrast to projected or theoretical results
The realized results showed a 15% improvement compared to last quarter.
Os resultados alcançados mostraram uma melhoria de 15% em comparação com o trimestre anterior.
In Brazilian and American business contexts, 'realized results' is a key performance indicator term. It's especially important in financial reporting, where the distinction between realized (actual/concrete) and unrealized (projected/potential) results determines investor confidence and market credibility. The term gained prominence in corporate communications post-2008 financial crisis, emphasizing transparency and actual performance over speculation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
actual resultsachieved outcomesconcrete resultstangible gainsaccomplished objectives
Antonyms / Antônimos
projected resultsestimated resultsunrealized resultspotential resultstheoretical outcomes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resultados alcançados
Most common and neutral term used in business and formal contexts
São Paulo
resultados efetivos / resultados concretos
Preferred in corporate and financial districts; more technical usage
Rio de Janeiro
resultados obtidos
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business reports
Portugal
resultados realizados / resultados obtidos
Formal business Portuguese; similar usage to Brazilian but with slight terminology variations

Related Words

performance metricsbottom linefinancial outcomesachievement targetsprofit realizationdelivery of results

Related Idioms & Phrases

to deliver on realized results
realized results speak for themselves
bottom-line realized results
maximize realized results
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