virtual result

[VER-choo-uhl ri-ZULT]
nounpl: virtual results
resultado virtual
1. A preliminary or simulated outcome that approximates the final result before official confirmation
The virtual result showed the candidate leading by 5 percentage points.
O resultado virtual mostrou o candidato liderando por 5 pontos percentuais.
2. In sports or gaming, a theoretical outcome based on current performance or simulation
The virtual result of the match was calculated based on player statistics.
O resultado virtual da partida foi calculado com base nas estatísticas dos jogadores.
3. An interim or estimated result displayed in real-time during an election or competition
The electoral board released the virtual result at 10 PM.
A junta eleitoral divulgou o resultado virtual às 22 horas.
In Brazil, 'resultado virtual' is a widely recognized term, especially during presidential and legislative elections when the Electoral Justice (TSE - Tribunal Superior Eleitoral) releases real-time vote counts. This term became particularly prominent after Brazil's electronic voting system was implemented, allowing for rapid tabulation and public dissemination of preliminary results.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
preliminary resultestimated resultinterim resultsimulated outcomeprojected result
Antonyms / Antônimos
official resultfinal resultcertified resultactual result

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resultado virtual
Standard term used in elections and sports broadcasting
São Paulo
resultado virtual
Commonly used in media coverage and electoral contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resultado virtual
Frequently used in sports commentary
Portugal
resultado virtual
Less common; Portuguese media typically uses 'resultado provisório' or 'contagem parcial'

Related Words

official tallyelection resultsreal-time dataprovisional countvote tabulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

the virtual result is in
based on virtual results
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