quiet modifications
[ˈkwaɪ.ət ˌmɑd.ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz]
noun phrase
modificações silenciosas
1. Small, subtle changes or alterations made without drawing attention or making a fuss
The company made quiet modifications to its privacy policy without announcing them publicly.
A empresa fez modificações silenciosas em sua política de privacidade sem anunciá-las publicamente.
2. Incremental adjustments or refinements implemented discreetly or informally
The software received quiet modifications to improve performance between major releases.
O software recebeu modificações silenciosas para melhorar o desempenho entre lançamentos principais.
3. Understated changes made to avoid controversy or public scrutiny
The government introduced quiet modifications to the regulations to avoid media attention.
O governo introduziu modificações silenciosas nas regulamentações para evitar atenção da mídia.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'quiet modifications' often carries an implication of intentional discretion, sometimes suggesting the changes might be controversial if made public. This phrase is commonly used in corporate, government, and tech discussions when describing policy or product updates made without major announcements.
NYC Slang
under-the-radar changes
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