reference case
[REF-er-ens kays]
nounpl: reference cases
caso de referência
1. A specific case or example used as a standard or model for comparison, evaluation, or guidance in similar situations
The Supreme Court ruling served as a reference case for all subsequent legal decisions on the matter.
A decisão da Corte Suprema serviu como caso de referência para todas as decisões legais subsequentes sobre o assunto.
2. In business and policy, a baseline scenario used to evaluate the impact of proposed changes or alternative strategies
The company used the previous year's performance as a reference case to measure growth.
A empresa usou o desempenho do ano anterior como caso de referência para medir o crescimento.
3. In academic or professional contexts, an illustrative example that demonstrates principles or procedures
This textbook chapter presents a reference case study on effective project management.
Este capítulo do livro apresenta um estudo de caso de referência sobre gerenciamento eficaz de projetos.
In Brazilian business and legal contexts, 'caso de referência' is a formal term widely used in corporate strategy, law, and policy discussions. It reflects the importance of precedent and comparative analysis in decision-making processes. In academic settings, both in Brazil and Portugal, this term is essential for describing illustrative examples used in teaching and research.
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