unproven capability
[ʌnˈpruːvən kəˈpæbɪləti]
nounpl: unproven capabilities
capacidade não comprovada
1. A skill, ability, or competency that has not yet been demonstrated or verified through testing, evidence, or practical application
The new software has unproven capability in handling large-scale data processing.
O novo software possui uma capacidade não comprovada no processamento de dados em larga escala.
2. A potential or claimed ability that lacks sufficient track record or validation
Investors are hesitant about the startup's unproven capability to compete in the market.
Os investidores estão hesitantes com relação à capacidade não comprovada da startup de competir no mercado.
This term is frequently used in American business, military, and technology contexts when evaluating new products, personnel, or strategies. In Brazil, it appears commonly in corporate evaluations and risk assessments. The phrase reflects a cautious, evidence-based approach to decision-making that values empirical proof over promises, reflecting both American pragmatism and Brazilian corporate risk management practices.
NYC Slang
unproven skills; all talk, no walk
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