indiscriminately select
[ɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnətli sɪˈlɛkt]
verb phrase
selecionar indiscriminadamente
1. to choose or pick items, people, or things without careful consideration, distinction, or judgment; to select randomly or without discrimination
The hiring manager indiscriminately selected candidates without reviewing their qualifications.
O gerente de contratação selecionou candidatos indiscriminadamente sem revisar suas qualificações.
2. to make choices without applying any criteria, standards, or preferences
He indiscriminately selected books from the shelf without reading their descriptions.
Ele selecionou livros da prateleira indiscriminadamente sem ler suas descrições.
This phrase is commonly used in professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA to criticize poor decision-making processes, particularly in hiring, procurement, or quality control. In Brazilian business culture, emphasizing the importance of 'seleção criteriosa' (careful selection) is a sign of professionalism and respect for processes.
NYC Slang
picking stuff willy-nilly / grabbing whatever
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