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ambiguous method

[əmˈbɪɡjuəs ˈmɛθəd]
nounpl: ambiguous methods
método ambíguo
1. A procedure or technique whose meaning, interpretation, or application is unclear or capable of being understood in more than one way
The company's ambiguous method for calculating bonuses led to confusion among employees.
O método ambíguo da empresa para calcular bônus causou confusão entre os funcionários.
2. In programming or logic, a function or procedure that can be interpreted in multiple ways, leading to potential errors or misunderstandings
The algorithm used an ambiguous method that could produce different results depending on implementation.
O algoritmo usava um método ambíguo que podia produzir resultados diferentes dependendo da implementação.
3. A strategy or approach that lacks clear definition or specific guidelines
Their ambiguous method of quality control made it difficult to ensure consistency.
Seu método ambíguo de controle de qualidade dificultou garantir consistência.
Synonyms
unclear methodvague methodequivocal methodindeterminate method
Antonyms
clear methodexplicit methodprecise methodunambiguous method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método ambíguo
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
método ambíguo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a gray area
not crystal clear
open to interpretation
estar na zona cinzenta
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