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conventional methods

[kən-ˈven-shə-nəl ˈme-thədz]
noun phrasepl: conventional methods
métodos convencionais
1. Traditional, established, or widely accepted methods of doing something; approaches that follow standard practices or norms
The company decided to abandon conventional methods in favor of innovative approaches.
A empresa decidiu abandonar métodos convencionais em favor de abordagens inovadoras.
2. Techniques or procedures that are customary and not experimental or alternative
Conventional methods of teaching have been challenged by modern educational theories.
Métodos convencionais de ensino foram questionados pelas teorias educacionais modernas.
Synonyms
traditional methodsstandard methodsestablished practicesorthodox approachescustomary procedures
Antonyms
unconventional methodsinnovative methodsalternative methodsexperimental methodsnon-traditional approaches

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos convencionais
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
métodos convencionais
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
Portugal
métodos convencionais
Formal and standard usage; may also use 'métodos tradicionais'

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to conventional methods
break away from conventional methods
depart from conventional methods
follow conventional methods to the letter
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