imprecise request
[ɪmprɪˈsaɪs rɪˈkwɛst]
nounpl: imprecise requests
pedido impreciso
1. A request or demand that lacks clarity, specificity, or exactness in its formulation
The customer's imprecise request made it difficult for the team to understand what was needed.
O pedido impreciso do cliente dificultou o entendimento do que era necessário.
2. An unclear instruction or ask that contains ambiguous or vague language
The imprecise request left room for multiple interpretations.
O pedido impreciso deixou margem para múltiplas interpretações.
In Brazilian business culture, imprecise requests are often clarified through direct conversation (jogo de cintura) rather than written clarification. In American corporate environments, there's greater emphasis on written documentation of precise requirements to avoid misunderstandings. The concept is critical in software development, customer service, and project management contexts in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
beat around the bush with a request
ask for something half-heartedly
leave things up in the air
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