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uncertified success

[/ˌʌnsərˈtɪfaɪd səkˈsɛs/]
nounpl: uncertified successes
sucesso não certificado
1. An achievement or positive outcome that lacks official recognition, documentation, or formal validation from an authorized body or institution
Their uncertified success in developing the software was impressive, despite lacking industry accreditation.
O sucesso não certificado deles no desenvolvimento do software foi impressionante, apesar da falta de acreditação industrial.
2. A accomplishment that is real and effective but has not been formally acknowledged or officially recorded
The program achieved uncertified success in reducing crime rates without official government endorsement.
O programa alcançou sucesso não certificado na redução das taxas de criminalidade sem endosso oficial do governo.
NYC Slang
off-the-books win
Synonyms
unrecognized successinformal achievementundocumented successunofficial accomplishment
Antonyms
certified successofficial achievementaccredited accomplishmentrecognized success

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sucesso não certificado
Common usage in business and educational contexts
São Paulo
sucesso sem certificação
Preferred in corporate settings
Portugal
sucesso não homologado
More formal usage in Portuguese European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

success without papers
a win that doesn't count on paper
the real deal but without the paperwork
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