tentative change

[/ˈtɛntətɪv tʃeɪndʒ/]
noun phrasepl: tentative changes
mudança provisória
1. a change that is not final or permanent; a modification made on a trial basis pending confirmation or further review
The manager made a tentative change to the schedule and asked for feedback from the team.
O gerente fez uma mudança provisória no cronograma e pediu feedback da equipe.
2. an alteration implemented with uncertainty or hesitation, subject to revision
The software update includes a tentative change to the user interface.
A atualização do software inclui uma mudança provisória na interface do usuário.
In Brazilian business and tech environments, 'mudança provisória' is widely used when implementing changes that require stakeholder feedback or further testing. In Portugal, 'alteração provisória' is preferred in formal contexts. The concept reflects a collaborative approach to decision-making, common in modern organizational cultures.
NYC Slang
trial run / test change
Synonyms / Sinônimos
provisional changetemporary changepreliminary changeexperimental changetrial change
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent changefinal changedefinitive change

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mudança provisória
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mudança provisória / mudança temporária
both terms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
mudança provisória / alteração experimental
business and tech contexts often use 'alteração experimental'
Portugal
alteração provisória / mudança temporária
'alteração' is more formal in European Portuguese

Related Words

amendmentmodificationadjustmentrevisionalterationupdate

Related Idioms & Phrases

trial and error
under review
subject to change
pending approval
work in progress
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