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erratic procedures

[ɪˈrætɪk prəˈsiːdʒərz]
noun phrase
procedimentos erráteis
1. Inconsistent, unpredictable, or irregular methods of conducting a process or following established protocols
The company's erratic procedures led to inconsistent customer service.
Os procedimentos erráteis da empresa resultaram em um atendimento ao cliente inconsistente.
2. Chaotic or unreliable steps in a system that lack consistency or order
Erratic procedures in the manufacturing process caused quality issues.
Os procedimentos erráteis no processo de fabricação causaram problemas de qualidade.
Synonyms
inconsistent proceduresunpredictable methodschaotic processesirregular protocolshaphazard procedures
Antonyms
consistent proceduresstandardized methodsorderly processessystematic protocolsuniform procedures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimentos erráteis
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
procedimentos desorganizados
sometimes preferred for emphasis on disorder
Rio de Janeiro
procedimentos erráteis
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
procedimentos erráticos
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the place
all over the map
hit or miss
seat of the pants approach
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