generic descriptions

[dʒə'nɛrɪk dɪ'skrɪpʃənz]
nounpl: generic descriptions
descrições genéricas
1. Broad, general, or non-specific written or verbal accounts that lack distinctive or identifying details
The police report contained only generic descriptions of the suspect, making it difficult to identify him.
O relatório policial continha apenas descrições genéricas do suspeito, dificultando sua identificação.
2. Standard or general characterizations that apply to a class of items or people rather than specific individuals
The product manual used generic descriptions instead of detailed specifications.
O manual do produto usou descrições genéricas em vez de especificações detalhadas.
3. In legal or administrative contexts, vague or imprecise statements lacking particularity
The contract's generic descriptions of deliverables led to disputes between the parties.
As descrições genéricas dos produtos entregáveis no contrato levaram a disputas entre as partes.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, generic descriptions are often criticized in legal, commercial, and law enforcement settings where precision and clarity are essential. The term reflects a preference for detailed, accountable communication in professional environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vague descriptionsgeneral descriptionsbroad characterizationsnon-specific accountsstandard descriptions
Antonyms / Antônimos
specific descriptionsdetailed descriptionsprecise characterizationsparticularized accounts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descrições genéricas
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
descrições genéricas
Common in legal and administrative documents
São Paulo
descrições genéricas
Frequently used in business and technical documentation
Portugal
descrições genéricas
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; equivalent term in European Portuguese

Related Words

specificationcharacterizationdepictiondefinitionparticularitygeneralization

Related Idioms & Phrases

painting with a broad brush
speaking in generalities
lacking in specifics
non-committal language
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