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confidential methods
[kən-ˈfi-den-shəl ˈme-thədz]
noun phrase
métodos confidenciais
1.
Procedures or techniques that are kept secret and restricted to authorized personnel only
The company uses confidential methods to protect its proprietary technology.
A empresa usa métodos confidenciais para proteger sua tecnologia proprietária.
2.
Approaches or processes whose details must not be disclosed to the public or unauthorized individuals
The investigation relies on confidential methods that cannot be revealed during trial.
A investigação depende de métodos confidenciais que não podem ser revelados durante o julgamento.
Synonyms
secret methods
proprietary methods
classified procedures
restricted techniques
Antonyms
public methods
transparent methods
disclosed procedures
open techniques
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
métodos confidenciais
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
métodos sigilosos
Alternative formal term commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
métodos confidenciais
Standard usage, sometimes alternates with 'métodos reservados'
Related Idioms & Phrases
keeping cards close to one's chest
under wraps
hush-hush
behind closed doors
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