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mainstream method

[ˈmeɪnˌstrɪm ˈmɛθəd]
nounpl: mainstream methods
método convencional
1. A widely accepted, conventional, or standard approach or technique that is commonly used and recognized by the majority
The mainstream method for teaching mathematics has evolved significantly over the past decade.
O método convencional para ensinar matemática evoluiu significativamente na última década.
2. An established procedure that represents the dominant practice in a particular field or discipline
Doctors still rely on the mainstream method of diagnosis despite new alternatives.
Os médicos ainda confiam no método convencional de diagnóstico apesar de novas alternativas.
Synonyms
conventional methodstandard approachorthodox techniquetraditional methodestablished practice
Antonyms
unconventional methodalternative approachnontraditional methodexperimental techniqueunorthodox practice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método convencional
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
método tradicional
Alternative term used interchangeably
Portugal
método mainstream
Direct English borrowing also used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

go with the flow
follow the beaten path
by the book
standard operating procedure
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