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mutually exclusive methods

[ˈmjuːtʃuəli ɪkˈskluːsɪv ˈmeθədz]
noun phrasepl: mutually exclusive methods
métodos mutuamente excludentes
1. Two or more methods, approaches, or procedures that cannot be used or applied simultaneously because the use of one precludes the use of the other
In the experiment, we tested two mutually exclusive methods to determine which was more effective.
No experimento, testamos dois métodos mutuamente excludentes para determinar qual era mais eficaz.
2. In logic and mathematics, approaches or techniques where the occurrence of one event or application of one method makes the occurrence or application of another impossible
Payment by credit card and payment by cash are mutually exclusive methods of transaction.
O pagamento por cartão de crédito e o pagamento em dinheiro são métodos mutuamente excludentes de transação.
Synonyms
incompatible methodscontradictory approachesconflicting proceduresalternative methods
Antonyms
compatible methodscomplementary methodsconcurrent methodssimultaneous approaches

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos mutuamente excludentes
Standard usage in technical and academic contexts
São Paulo
métodos mutuamente excludentes
Commonly used in business and research environments
Portugal
métodos mutuamente exclusivos
Alternative phrasing also accepted; 'excludentes' also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

you can't have it both ways
either/or proposition
pick one or the other
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