relevant factor

[/ˈrɛləvənt ˈfæktər/]
noun phrasepl: relevant factors
fator relevante
1. An element, circumstance, or consideration that is important or applicable to a particular situation, decision, or problem
When hiring employees, experience and education are relevant factors to consider.
Ao contratar funcionários, experiência e educação são fatores relevantes a considerar.
2. In legal or formal contexts, information or evidence that bears upon or is pertinent to the matter at hand
The court determined that the witness's testimony was a relevant factor in the case.
O tribunal determinou que o testemunho da testemunha era um fator relevante no caso.
3. In business and decision-making, any variable or element that should be taken into account when evaluating options or outcomes
Cost, quality, and delivery time are all relevant factors in our supplier selection process.
Custo, qualidade e prazo de entrega são todos fatores relevantes em nosso processo de seleção de fornecedores.
This is a formal phrase commonly used in business, legal, and academic discourse in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it appears frequently in corporate decision-making contexts and legal proceedings. The phrase emphasizes rational, analytical thinking and is particularly valued in formal professional settings where decisions must be justified and documented.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pertinent factorsignificant elementimportant considerationmaterial factorkey element
Antonyms / Antônimos
irrelevant factorimmaterial elementinsignificant considerationextraneous factor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fator relevante
Standard usage in business, legal, and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fator relevante / elemento importante
Both forms used interchangeably in professional settings
São Paulo
fator relevante
Preferred in corporate and legal environments
Portugal
fator relevante / aspecto relevante
Both terms commonly used; 'aspecto' slightly more frequent in some contexts

Related Words

considerationelementvariablecriterionparameterdeterminantcomponent

Related Idioms & Phrases

take into account the relevant factors
weigh the relevant factors
consider all relevant factors
a relevant factor in the equation
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