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general methods

[/ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈmɛθədz/]
noun
métodos gerais
1. Broad, widely applicable procedures or techniques used to accomplish tasks or solve problems across various domains
The general methods used in scientific research include observation, hypothesis, and experimentation.
Os métodos gerais utilizados na pesquisa científica incluem observação, hipótese e experimentação.
2. Standard approaches or practices that are not specific to a particular field or situation
We need to follow general methods before implementing specialized techniques.
Precisamos seguir os métodos gerais antes de implementar técnicas especializadas.
Synonyms
common approachesstandard proceduresbroad techniquesuniversal methods
Antonyms
specific methodsspecialized techniquesparticular procedures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos gerais
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
métodos gerais
Standard usage in Portugal, occasionally 'procedimentos gerais'

Related Idioms & Phrases

broad strokes approach
rule of thumb
one-size-fits-all approach
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