dubious unit
[ˈduːbiəs ˈjuːnɪt]
noun phrasepl: dubious units
unidade duvidosa
1. A measurement, group, or entity whose validity, legitimacy, or authenticity is questionable or open to doubt
The accounting firm discovered a dubious unit of expenses that required further investigation.
A firma de contabilidade descobriu uma unidade duvidosa de despesas que exigia investigação adicional.
2. In technical or scientific contexts, a unit of measurement that lacks proper standardization or verification
The researcher rejected the dubious unit used in the previous study as it had no peer review.
O pesquisador rejeitou a unidade duvidosa usada no estudo anterior pois não tinha revisão por pares.
3. An organizational division or military unit of questionable capability or trustworthiness
The general viewed the newly formed unit as dubious and requested additional training.
O general considerou a unidade recém-formada duvidosa e solicitou treinamento adicional.
In Brazilian business and governmental contexts, identifying 'unidades duvidosas' is common during audits and investigations. In American military and organizational settings, questioning the reliability of a unit can have significant operational implications.
NYC Slang
shady unit / sketchy unit
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