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obscure method

[əbˈskjʊr ˈmeθəd]
noun phrasepl: obscure methods
método obscuro
1. A technique, procedure, or way of doing something that is not well-known, difficult to understand, or intentionally concealed
The magician used an obscure method to make the coin disappear.
O mágico usou um método obscuro para fazer a moeda desaparecer.
2. An unclear or unclear approach to solving a problem that lacks transparency
The company's obscure method of calculating costs raised questions from auditors.
O método obscuro da empresa para calcular custos levantou questões dos auditores.
Synonyms
unclear methodvague procedurecryptic approachmysterious techniqueindirect approach
Antonyms
clear methodtransparent procedureobvious approachstraightforward techniquedirect method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método obscuro
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
método obscuro
Formal business context
Rio de Janeiro
método obscuro
Common in academic and professional settings
Portugal
método obscuro
European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

a mystery wrapped in an enigma
behind the scenes
in the shadows
under the table
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