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questionable figures

[ˈkwɛs.tʃən.ə.bəl ˈfɪɡ.jərz]
noun phrase
números questionáveis
1. Data, statistics, or numerical information that is uncertain, doubtful, or lacks credibility
The company presented questionable figures in their financial report, raising concerns among investors.
A empresa apresentou números questionáveis em seu relatório financeiro, gerando preocupações entre os investidores.
2. Numerical values or statistics that are difficult to verify or authenticate
Auditors found questionable figures in the accounting records that needed further investigation.
Os auditores encontraram números questionáveis nos registros contábeis que precisavam de investigação adicional.
NYC Slang
sketchy numbers
Synonyms
dubious figuressuspicious numbersunreliable datadisputed statisticscontested figures
Antonyms
reliable figuresverified dataauthentic numberscredible statisticsconfirmed figures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
números questionáveis
Standard usage in business and financial contexts
São Paulo
números duvidosos
Common alternative in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
números suspeitos
Informal usage, emphasizing suspicion
Portugal
números discutíveis
Preferred in formal Portuguese contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

cook the books
massage the numbers
fiddle with figures
rig the statistics
fudge the data
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