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recency

[/ˈriːsənsi/]
noun
recência
1. The quality or state of being recent; the fact of having happened or been made not long ago
The recency of the discovery makes it particularly valuable to researchers.
A recência da descoberta a torna particularmente valiosa para os pesquisadores.
2. In cognitive psychology, the tendency to give more weight or importance to recent events or information
The recency bias in decision-making can lead to flawed judgments.
O viés de recência na tomada de decisão pode levar a julgamentos falhos.
Synonyms
newnessfreshnesslatenessmodernness
Antonyms
antiquityageremotenessobsolescence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recência
Standard usage in academic and formal contexts
São Paulo
recência
Common in business and psychology terminology
Portugal
recência
Standard Portuguese usage, particularly in academic and technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

recency bias
recency effect
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