generic guidance

[dʒəˈnerɪk ˈɡaɪdəns]
nounpl: generic guidances
orientação genérica
1. Non-specific advice or instructions that apply broadly without addressing particular circumstances or details
The manual provided only generic guidance on troubleshooting, which didn't help with our specific problem.
O manual fornecia apenas orientação genérica sobre solução de problemas, o que não ajudou com nosso problema específico.
2. General recommendations or principles that lack customization or tailoring to individual needs
Instead of personalized feedback, the consultant offered generic guidance that could apply to any company.
Em vez de feedback personalizado, o consultor ofereceu orientação genérica que poderia se aplicar a qualquer empresa.
3. Broad directives from regulatory or governing bodies without specific requirements for implementation
The health department released generic guidance on pandemic preparedness for all hospitals.
O departamento de saúde divulgou orientação genérica sobre preparação para pandemias para todos os hospitais.
In Brazilian corporate and government contexts, 'orientação genérica' is often used with a slightly negative connotation, implying that guidance lacks the specificity or personalization needed for practical application. It's frequently heard in discussions about inadequate support or instruction.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
general advicebroad guidancenon-specific instructionuniversal recommendationstandard guidance
Antonyms / Antônimos
specific guidancetailored advicecustomized instructionpersonalized guidancedetailed direction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
orientação genérica
most common usage in business and regulatory contexts
São Paulo
orientação genérica / diretriz geral
commonly used in corporate and government communications
Rio de Janeiro
orientação genérica
standard usage in official and business contexts
Portugal
orientação genérica / guia genérico
formal usage in administrative and institutional contexts

Related Words

generic instructionsboilerplate guidancestandard operating proceduresbest practicesguidelines

Related Idioms & Phrases

one-size-fits-all guidance
cookie-cutter advice
boilerplate instructions
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