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alternative procedures

[/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv prəˈsiːdʒərz/]
noun
procedimentos alternativos
1. Different or substitute methods or processes used instead of the standard or conventional approach
The company explored alternative procedures to reduce costs without compromising quality.
A empresa explorou procedimentos alternativos para reduzir custos sem comprometer a qualidade.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, different courses of action available as options to the standard process
The court offered alternative procedures for dispute resolution.
O tribunal ofereceu procedimentos alternativos para resolução de conflitos.
3. In medical contexts, different treatment or diagnostic methods used as options to conventional practices
Alternative procedures like acupuncture are gaining acceptance in modern medicine.
Procedimentos alternativos como acupuntura estão ganhando aceitação na medicina moderna.
Synonyms
alternative methodssubstitute proceduresalternate approachesalternative approaches
Antonyms
standard proceduresconventional procedurestraditional methods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimentos alternativos
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
procedimentos alternativos
Standard usage in Portugal, sometimes 'processos alternativos' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

thinking outside the box
another way to skin a cat
take a different approach
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