fuzzy request

[ˈfʌzi rɪˈkwɛst]
nounpl: fuzzy requests
pedido vago
1. A request or demand that lacks clarity, specificity, or precise parameters, making it difficult to understand exactly what is being asked or required
The client made a fuzzy request without specifying the exact timeline or budget for the project.
O cliente fez um pedido vago sem especificar o cronograma exato ou o orçamento do projeto.
2. In computing and logic, a request based on approximate or imprecise criteria rather than exact values
The fuzzy request for similar products returned results that were somewhat related but not exact matches.
O pedido vago de produtos similares retornou resultados que eram um tanto relacionados, mas não correspondências exatas.
In Brazilian business culture, fuzzy requests are often seen as inefficient and can lead to miscommunications. Clear and specific communication is valued in formal settings. In the USA tech industry, 'fuzzy requests' are discussed in the context of fuzzy logic and approximate computing, reflecting the technical sophistication of the sector.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy ask
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vague requestambiguous requestunclear requestimprecise requestill-defined request
Antonyms / Antônimos
clear requestspecific requestprecise requestwell-defined requestexplicit request

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pedido vago
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pedido confuso
Alternative colloquial usage emphasizing confusion
São Paulo
solicitação imprecisa
More formal business terminology
Portugal
pedido impreciso
European Portuguese preference for 'impreciso' over 'vago'

Related Words

fuzzy logicambiguityspecificationclarificationparameters

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat around the bush
speak in riddles
leave something hanging
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