non-specific message
[nɑn-spɪˈsɪfɪk ˈmɛsɪdʒ]
nounpl: non-specific messages
mensagem não específica
1. A communication that lacks clear, detailed, or precise information; a vague or ambiguous statement that does not target a particular person, issue, or circumstance
The manager's non-specific message left the team confused about the actual deadline.
A mensagem não específica do gerente deixou o time confuso sobre o prazo real.
2. In medical or scientific contexts, a symptom or result that could indicate multiple conditions or causes rather than one particular condition
The patient presented with a non-specific message of malaise and fatigue.
O paciente apresentou uma mensagem não específica de mal-estar e fadiga.
3. Generic communication directed to a broad audience without customization or targeted information
The company sent a non-specific message to all employees about policy changes.
A empresa enviou uma mensagem não específica a todos os funcionários sobre mudanças de política.
In Brazilian business culture, non-specific messages are often criticized as inefficient communication, reflecting the preference for direct and clear directives. In American workplace contexts, such messages may be seen as cautious or diplomatic but are generally discouraged in favor of transparent communication. The term is particularly relevant in medical contexts in both cultures where specificity is crucial for diagnosis.
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