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approved method

[əˈpruːvd ˈmɛθəd]
nounpl: approved methods
método aprovado
1. A procedure or technique that has been formally authorized, accepted, or sanctioned by a relevant authority, organization, or regulatory body
The laboratory must follow the approved method for testing water quality.
O laboratório deve seguir o método aprovado para testar a qualidade da água.
2. An established and validated process that meets established standards and requirements
The approved method for this surgical procedure has been documented and certified.
O método aprovado para este procedimento cirúrgico foi documentado e certificado.
Synonyms
authorized proceduresanctioned techniquecertified methodstandard procedureestablished protocol
Antonyms
unapproved methodunauthorized procedureexperimental methodprohibited technique

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método aprovado
Standard usage in technical and regulatory contexts
Portugal
método aprovado
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese
Technical/Formal contexts
procedimento autorizado
Alternative formal term used in official documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the book
follow proper channels
meet regulatory standards
go through official procedures
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