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apparent methods

[əˈpær.ənt ˈmɛθ.ədz]
noun phrase
métodos aparentes
1. Methods that seem to be true or real based on outward appearances, but may not be the actual underlying methods
The apparent methods used by the company were questioned by auditors.
Os métodos aparentes utilizados pela empresa foram questionados pelos auditores.
2. The visible or observable procedures or techniques, as opposed to hidden or underlying processes
What are the apparent methods of their success?
Quais são os métodos aparentes do seu sucesso?
Synonyms
ostensible methodssurface methodsvisible methodsmétodos visíveismétodos superficiais
Antonyms
actual methodsreal methodsunderlying methodsmétodos reaismétodos verdadeiros

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos aparentes
standard usage
Portugal
métodos aparentes
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

appearances can be deceiving
things are not always what they seem
aparências enganam
nem sempre as coisas são o que parecem
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