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obsolete techniques

[/ˈɒbsəliːt tɛkˈniːks/]
noun phrase
técnicas obsoletas
1. Methods or procedures that are no longer in use or are outdated due to technological advancement or replacement by more efficient alternatives
The company abandoned obsolete techniques in favor of modern automation.
A empresa abandonou técnicas obsoletas em favor da automação moderna.
2. Outdated practices that have been superseded by newer, more effective approaches
Teaching obsolete techniques wastes students' time and resources.
Ensinar técnicas obsoletas desperdiça o tempo e os recursos dos alunos.
NYC Slang
old-school methods
Synonyms
outdated methodsarchaic techniquesantiquated proceduresoutmoded practicesdeprecated methods
Antonyms
modern techniquescontemporary methodscutting-edge techniquesadvanced proceduresinnovative practices

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnicas obsoletas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
técnicas obsoletas
Common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
técnicas obsoletas
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a thing of the past
yesterday's news
dinosaur methods
beating a dead horse
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