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conventional techniques

[kənˈvenʃənəl tekˈniːks]
noun phrase
técnicas convencionais
1. Established or traditional methods and procedures that are widely accepted and commonly used in a particular field or practice
The architect rejected conventional techniques in favor of innovative design approaches.
O arquiteto rejeitou as técnicas convencionais em favor de abordagens inovadoras de design.
2. Standard practices that follow accepted norms and customs rather than experimental or novel methods
Medical schools teach conventional techniques before introducing cutting-edge procedures.
As faculdades de medicina ensinam técnicas convencionais antes de introduzir procedimentos de ponta.
Synonyms
traditional techniquesstandard methodsestablished proceduresorthodox practicestime-honored methods
Antonyms
innovative techniquesnovel methodsunconventional approachesexperimental procedurescutting-edge techniques

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnicas convencionais
Most commonly used form across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
técnicas convencionais
Standard usage
São Paulo
técnicas convencionais
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
Portugal
técnicas convencionais
Standard usage; alternative 'métodos tradicionais' also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the book
the old-fashioned way
tried and tested methods
stick to the basics
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