ambiguous commands
[əmˈbɪɡjuəs kəˈmændz]
noun phrase
comandos ambíguos
1. Instructions or orders that are unclear, vague, or capable of being interpreted in multiple ways, leading to confusion about the intended action or outcome.
The manager's ambiguous commands left the team unsure about project priorities.
Os comandos ambíguos do gerente deixaram o time incerto sobre as prioridades do projeto.
2. In computing and programming, instructions with unclear syntax or multiple possible interpretations that may cause errors or unexpected behavior.
The ambiguous commands in the script caused the system to malfunction.
Os comandos ambíguos no script causaram mau funcionamento do sistema.
3. Orders or directives that lack specificity or clear parameters for execution.
Ambiguous commands without clear deadlines often result in delayed completion.
Comandos ambíguos sem prazos claros frequentemente resultam em conclusão atrasada.
In Brazilian corporate culture, ambiguous commands are often a source of frustration and are considered poor management practice. The phrase is frequently used in business settings to criticize lack of clarity. In American contexts, it's commonly discussed in management training and software development as a communication problem to be avoided.
NYC Slang
mixed signals or wishy-washy orders
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