1. The typical or conventional path, course, or sequence of events expected in a particular context, especially in physics, career development, or life progression
The standard trajectory for a projectile follows a parabolic path.
A trajetória padrão de um projétil segue um caminho parabólico.
2. In professional or social contexts, the expected or conventional career path or life progression
She deviated from the standard trajectory by starting her own business at 25.
Ela se desviou da trajetória padrão ao começar seu próprio negócio aos 25 anos.
3. In mathematics and physics, a predetermined or calculated path of movement
The satellite's standard trajectory was calculated by NASA engineers.
A trajetória padrão do satélite foi calculada pelos engenheiros da NASA.