random adjustments

[ˈrændəm əˈdʒʌstmənts]
noun phrase
ajustes aleatórios
1. modifications or changes made without a specific pattern, system, or predetermined plan; alterations that occur by chance
The technician made random adjustments to the equipment settings.
O técnico fez ajustes aleatórios nas configurações do equipamento.
2. in technical/scientific contexts, minor changes or corrections applied unpredictably to a system, process, or measurement
Random adjustments to the algorithm improved its performance inconsistently.
Ajustes aleatórios no algoritmo melhoraram seu desempenho de forma inconsistente.
This term is primarily used in technical, scientific, and engineering contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in software development, industrial settings, and academic research. The phrase reflects a preference for systematic approaches in Portuguese-speaking professional environments, so using 'ajustes aleatórios' often carries a slightly negative connotation of lack of proper planning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
arbitrary changeshaphazard modificationsunsystematic alterationschance modifications
Antonyms / Antônimos
systematic adjustmentsplanned modificationsdeliberate changescalibrated adjustments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajustes aleatórios
standard usage in technical and scientific contexts
São Paulo
ajustes aleatórios
commonly used in business and engineering sectors
Portugal
ajustes aleatórios
formal usage; may also use 'ajustamentos aleatórios' (more traditional)

Related Words

randomizationcalibrationfine-tuningoptimizationvariation

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit or miss adjustments
trial and error modifications
shot in the dark
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