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reasoned choice

[/ˈriːzənd tʃɔɪs/]
nounpl: reasoned choices
escolha fundamentada
1. A decision made after careful consideration of relevant facts, logic, and evidence rather than on impulse or emotion
After analyzing all the options, she made a reasoned choice to pursue further education.
Após analisar todas as opções, ela fez uma escolha fundamentada para prosseguir com os estudos.
2. A selection based on rational thinking and sound judgment
The committee's reasoned choice was supported by data and expert recommendations.
A escolha fundamentada do comitê foi apoiada por dados e recomendações de especialistas.
Synonyms
informed decisiondeliberate choicerational decisionwell-considered choicethoughtful selection
Antonyms
impulsive choicehasty decisionrandom selectiongut decisionblind choice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolha fundamentada; escolha ponderada
Most common in formal and academic contexts
Portugal
escolha ponderada; escolha reflectida
Reflectida is commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese
São Paulo
escolha bem pensada; escolha racional
Both terms used interchangeably in business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

think before you act
weigh the pros and cons
make an informed decision
put thought into something
use your head
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