specified challenges
[/ˈspɛsɪfaɪd ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/]
noun phrase
desafios especificados
1. Particular difficulties or obstacles that have been clearly identified, named, or defined in advance
The project proposal outlined several specified challenges that the team would need to address.
A proposta do projeto delineou vários desafios especificados que a equipe precisaria enfrentar.
2. Predetermined or explicitly stated problems or hurdles in a plan, contract, or agreement
The contract detailed all specified challenges and corresponding timelines for resolution.
O contrato detalhou todos os desafios especificados e os cronogramas correspondentes para resolução.
3. Technical or operational obstacles that have been formally documented and agreed upon
During the meeting, we reviewed the specified challenges for the software development cycle.
Durante a reunião, analisamos os desafios especificados para o ciclo de desenvolvimento de software.
This phrase is commonly used in professional, academic, and business environments in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in corporate documentation, project management, and educational discourse. It reflects a preference for transparency and explicit communication about potential problems before projects commence. The phrase emphasizes planning and risk management—values highly regarded in formal organizational settings across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
rise to the challenge
meet specified requirements
address the challenges head-on
laying out the challenges
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