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 In the USA, similar expressions reflect pragmatic problem-solving or outdated practices.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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
primitive methodsrough techniquesunsophisticated processesbasic proceduresmakeshift methods
Antonyms / Antônimos
refined proceduressophisticated methodsadvanced techniquespolished processesprofessional procedures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimentos rudimentares
Standard and widely used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
procedimentos meio grosseiros
More colloquial variant emphasizing the lack of refinement
São Paulo
procedimentos primitivos
Common in business and technical contexts
Portugal
procedimentos elementares
Portuguese variant, often used in formal contexts

Related Words

improvisationmethodologytechniqueprocessworkmanshipcraftsmanship

Related Idioms & Phrases

making do with what you have
roughing it
back-to-basics approach
trial and error methods
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