false solution
[fɔls səˈluːʃən]
nounpl: false solutions
solução falsa
1. An answer or resolution to a problem that appears correct but does not actually solve the problem or is based on incorrect reasoning
The government's proposed tax cut is a false solution to the underlying economic crisis.
O corte de impostos proposto pelo governo é uma solução falsa para a crise econômica subjacente.
2. In mathematics, a value that satisfies an equation algebraically but does not satisfy the original problem or context
When solving the equation, we obtained a false solution that didn't work in the original constraints.
Ao resolver a equação, obtivemos uma solução falsa que não funcionava nas restrições originais.
3. A temporary or superficial fix that does not address the root cause of a problem
Hiring more staff is a false solution if the real issue is poor management.
Contratar mais funcionários é uma solução falsa se o problema real é a má gestão.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian business, academic, and political discourse to critique ineffective policies or management strategies. It reflects a cultural emphasis on pragmatism and results-oriented thinking. In the USA, the term is commonly used in problem-solving contexts, particularly in engineering, mathematics, and policy debates to distinguish between apparent and actual solutions.
NYC Slang
fake fix / band-aid
Related Idioms & Phrases
putting a band-aid on a bullet wound
treating the symptom, not the disease
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false dawning
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