recorded reason

[rɪˈkɔrdɪd ˈrizən]
noun phrasepl: recorded reasons
motivo registrado
1. An officially documented or written-down explanation or cause for an action, decision, or event
The recorded reason for the meeting cancellation was a scheduling conflict.
O motivo registrado para o cancelamento da reunião foi um conflito de agenda.
2. A reason that has been formally entered into a record, document, or official system
According to the recorded reason in the database, the project was delayed due to resource unavailability.
De acordo com o motivo registrado no banco de dados, o projeto foi atrasado devido à indisponibilidade de recursos.
3. The official explanation provided in writing or in a formal account
The recorded reason for her absence was medical leave.
O motivo registrado para sua ausência foi licença médica.
This term is particularly prevalent in Brazilian and American administrative, legal, and corporate environments where documentation and formal justification are essential. In Brazil, it's commonly used in government offices, educational institutions, and business documentation. The emphasis on recording reasons reflects institutional practices that value transparency and accountability in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
documented reasonstated reasonofficial reasonwritten explanationregistered cause
Antonyms / Antônimos
undocumented reasonunrecorded reasonunstated reason

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
motivo registrado
Most common translation used in formal and administrative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
motivo anotado
Slightly less formal alternative, commonly used in local bureaucracy
São Paulo
motivo documentado
More formal variant, preferred in corporate and legal settings
Portugal
razão registada
Portuguese variant spelling with 'razão' instead of 'motivo'

Related Words

documentationjustificationexplanationcausegroundsrationalerecord

Related Idioms & Phrases

on record
put it in writing
for the record
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