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informal methods

[ɪnˈfɔːrməl ˈmeθədz]
noun
métodos informais
1. Procedures or techniques that are not officially established, standardized, or formally recognized; casual or unofficial approaches to accomplishing tasks
The company uses informal methods to train new employees rather than structured programs.
A empresa utiliza métodos informais para treinar novos funcionários em vez de programas estruturados.
2. Unofficial or non-bureaucratic ways of solving problems or conducting business
They resolved the dispute through informal methods without involving lawyers.
Eles resolveram a disputa através de métodos informais sem envolver advogados.
Synonyms
casual methodsunofficial approachesunstructured techniquesad hoc proceduresimprovised methods
Antonyms
formal methodsofficial proceduresstandardized processesstructured approachesbureaucratic methods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos informais
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
métodos informais
Standard usage in business contexts
Portugal
métodos informais
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

back-channel methods
under-the-table approach
word-of-mouth procedures
learning by doing
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