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recognizing limitations

[rek-uh-NY-zing lim-i-TAY-shunz]
verb phrase (gerund)
reconhecimento de limitações
1. The act of acknowledging or becoming aware of the constraints, boundaries, or restrictions that exist in oneself, others, or situations
Recognizing limitations is the first step toward personal growth.
O reconhecimento de limitações é o primeiro passo para o crescimento pessoal.
2. Understanding and accepting what one cannot do or achieve
By recognizing limitations, the team could focus on realistic goals.
Ao reconhecerem suas limitações, a equipe pôde focar em objetivos realistas.
Synonyms
acknowledging constraintsaccepting boundariesunderstanding restrictionsadmitting limitationsrecognizing boundaries
Antonyms
ignoring limitationsdenying constraintsoverlooking boundariesoverestimating abilities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reconhecimento de limitações
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
reconhecimento de limitações
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reconhecer as limitações
Often used in more conversational form
Portugal
reconhecimento de limitações
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; formal register preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

know one's limits
stay within bounds
face reality
be realistic about
acknowledge one's shortcomings
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