crude procedures
[kruːd prəˈsiːdʒərz]
noun phrasepl: crude procedures
procedimentos rudimentares
1. Basic, unsophisticated, or poorly developed methods or processes that lack refinement, precision, or modern techniques
The doctor was forced to use crude procedures due to the lack of modern medical equipment.
O médico foi forçado a usar procedimentos rudimentares devido à falta de equipamento médico moderno.
2. Simple or rough techniques applied without proper care, skill, or advanced methodology
The construction workers employed crude procedures to demolish the old building.
Os operários empregaram procedimentos rudimentares para demolir o edifício antigo.
In Brazil, this phrase is commonly used in construction, healthcare, and manufacturing contexts to describe work done without modern standards or equipment. The term carries a neutral to slightly negative connotation depending on context, often implying necessity rather than choice. In the USA, similar expressions reflect pragmatic problem-solving or outdated practices.
NYC Slang
ghetto methods / janky procedures
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