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imprecise procedure

[ɪmprɪˈsaɪs prəˈsiːdʒər]
noun phrasepl: imprecise procedures
procedimento impreciso
1. A method, process, or set of steps that lacks accuracy, clarity, or exactness in execution or specification
The laboratory's imprecise procedure led to inconsistent test results.
O procedimento impreciso do laboratório resultou em testes inconsistentes.
2. A formal or official process that is vague, unclear, or not well-defined
The company's imprecise procedure for handling complaints frustrated many customers.
O procedimento impreciso da empresa para lidar com reclamações frustrou muitos clientes.
Synonyms
vague procedureunclear procedureinexact procedureambiguous procedurefuzzy procedure
Antonyms
precise procedureexact procedureclear procedurewell-defined procedurestrict procedure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimento impreciso
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
procedimento impreciso
Common in formal and technical contexts
Portugal
procedimento impreciso
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit or miss procedure
shooting in the dark
trial and error method
cut and paste approach
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