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loosely defined process

[ˈluːsli ˈdɛfaɪnd ˈprɑːsɛs]
noun phrasepl: loosely defined processes
processo vagamente definido
1. A procedure or sequence of steps that lacks clear, precise, or detailed specifications
The company's hiring process was a loosely defined process that relied heavily on intuition.
O processo de contratação da empresa era um processo vagamente definido que se baseava muito na intuição.
2. A method or workflow that is not rigidly structured or formally documented
Software development followed a loosely defined process with minimal documentation.
O desenvolvimento de software seguia um processo vagamente definido com documentação mínima.
Synonyms
vaguely defined processinformal procedureunstructured methodundefined workflowambiguous process
Antonyms
well-defined processclearly defined procedurestructured processformal methodologydocumented workflow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo vagamente definido
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
Portugal
processo mal definido
More common in European Portuguese business contexts
São Paulo
processo pouco estruturado
Alternative phrasing used in corporate environments

Related Idioms & Phrases

flying by the seat of one's pants
winging it
making it up as you go
without a clear roadmap
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