narrow experience
[ˈnæroʊ ɪkˈspɪriəns]
noun phrasepl: narrow experiences
experiência limitada
1. Limited exposure to a restricted range of situations, perspectives, or knowledge; lack of diverse or broad practical understanding
His narrow experience in the field made it difficult for him to handle unexpected situations.
Sua experiência limitada na área dificultou o seu desempenho em situações inesperadas.
2. Contact with only a small subset of possibilities within a domain, resulting in incomplete understanding
The company's narrow experience with international markets hindered their expansion plans.
A experiência restrita da empresa com mercados internacionais prejudicou seus planos de expansão.
This phrase is commonly used in professional and educational contexts in both Brazil and the USA to describe someone lacking versatility or depth of understanding. In Brazilian corporate culture, it's often used constructively to justify training programs. In the USA, it may carry a slightly more critical tone when describing inadequate professional preparation.
NYC Slang
greenhorn experience; rookie moves
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