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flawed examination

[flɔːd ɪɡˈzæmɪneɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: flawed examinations
exame falho
1. An inspection, test, or assessment that contains errors, defects, or weaknesses that undermine its validity or reliability
The flawed examination led to incorrect diagnosis and inappropriate treatment.
O exame falho levou a um diagnóstico incorreto e tratamento inadequado.
2. A thorough investigation or scrutiny that is compromised by methodological problems or logical inconsistencies
The committee's flawed examination of the evidence failed to consider alternative explanations.
O exame falho da comissão sobre as evidências não considerou explicações alternativas.
Synonyms
defective examinationfaulty assessmentimperfect inspectioncompromised evaluationinadequate review
Antonyms
thorough examinationrigorous assessmentcomprehensive reviewsound evaluationvalid inspection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exame falho
Most commonly used term in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
avaliação com defeito
Alternative phrasing in informal contexts
São Paulo
exame com falhas
Common variant emphasizing multiple defects
Portugal
exame defeituoso
Preferred formal term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

not pass muster
full of holes
doesn't hold water
flawed logic
under scrutiny
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