abstract responses
[/æbˈstrækt rɪˈspɒnsɪz/]
nounpl: abstract responses
respostas abstratas
1. Replies or answers that are theoretical, conceptual, or lacking in concrete details; responses that deal with general ideas rather than specific facts or practical examples
The professor criticized the student's abstract responses, demanding more concrete evidence and specific examples.
O professor criticou as respostas abstratas do aluno, exigindo mais evidências concretas e exemplos específicos.
2. Answers that are vague, indirect, or evasive rather than direct and clear
When asked about the budget, the executive gave abstract responses that avoided addressing the main concerns.
Quando perguntado sobre o orçamento, o executivo deu respostas abstratas que evitaram abordar as principais preocupações.
3. In AI and data analysis, outputs that focus on patterns, relationships, or conceptual summaries rather than raw data or specific instances
The algorithm produced abstract responses about user behavior trends rather than individual data points.
O algoritmo produziu respostas abstratas sobre tendências de comportamento do usuário em vez de pontos de dados individuais.
In American business and academic culture, abstract responses are often criticized as evasive or unprofessional, with an emphasis on concrete, data-driven communication. In Brazilian culture, context and relationship matter more; abstract responses may be seen as polite or thoughtful rather than evasive. In Portuguese academia, abstract responses are valued in theoretical discussions but avoided in practical matters.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy answers; beating around the bush
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