expedient
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ˈɪks
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dient
diənt
diēnt
British pronunciation
/ɛkspˈiːdi‍ənt/

Definição e significado de "expedient"em inglês

expedient
01

conveniente, vantajoso

helpful in a way that serves one's personal interests
example
Exemplos
It seemed expedient for him to agree with the proposal, knowing it would further his career prospects.
Pareceu-lhe conveniente concordar com a proposta, sabendo que isso avançaria suas perspectivas de carreira.
02

oportuno, conveniente

useful and possibly immoral for achieving a goal
example
Exemplos
His expedient actions during the crisis got the job done, but at the expense of fairness and transparency.
Suas ações oportunas durante a crise concluíram o trabalho, mas às custas da justiça e da transparência.
Expedient
01

expediente, recurso conveniente

a method or action that is convenient and effective for achieving a particular end, often without regard for ethics or long-term consequences
example
Exemplos
The manager saw layoffs as a financial expedient, not a strategic move.
O gerente viu as demissões como um expediente financeiro, não uma jogada estratégica.
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