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manual methods

[ˈmæn.ju.əl ˈmeθ.ədz]
nounpl: manual methods
métodos manuais
1. Procedures or techniques that are performed by hand without the use of machines or automated systems
The factory still relies on manual methods for quality control.
A fábrica ainda depende de métodos manuais para controle de qualidade.
2. Hands-on approaches to accomplishing tasks that require human skill and labor
Manual methods are often more precise in delicate assembly work.
Os métodos manuais são frequentemente mais precisos no trabalho de montagem delicada.
Synonyms
hand methodsmanual processeshands-on techniquesmanual labor techniques
Antonyms
automated methodsmechanical methodsdigital methodsautomated processes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos manuais
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
métodos manuais
Common in industrial and manufacturing contexts
Portugal
métodos manuais
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

do something by hand
labor-intensive methods
hands-on approach
old-fashioned methods
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