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helper technique

[HEL-per tek-NEEK]
nounpl: helper techniques
técnica auxiliar
1. A supplementary method or procedure used to assist or support a primary process, skill, or problem-solving approach
The teacher used a helper technique to simplify the complex mathematical concept for students.
A professora usou uma técnica auxiliar para simplificar o conceito matemático complexo para os alunos.
2. In psychology and therapy, a supporting strategy used alongside primary therapeutic methods
Breathing exercises serve as a helper technique for managing anxiety disorders.
Exercícios de respiração funcionam como uma técnica auxiliar para controlar transtornos de ansiedade.
3. In programming, a utility method or function that provides assistance to main algorithms
The developer implemented a helper technique to validate user input before processing.
O desenvolvedor implementou uma técnica auxiliar para validar a entrada do usuário antes do processamento.
Synonyms
supporting methodauxiliary techniqueaid methodhelper method
Antonyms
primary techniquemain methodcore procedure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnica auxiliar
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
técnica de apoio
commonly used alternative
São Paulo
técnica auxiliar
standard academic and professional usage
Portugal
técnica de ajuda
preferred usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lend a hand
give a helping hand
support system
backup plan
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