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superficial approach

[ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl əˈproʊtʃ]
noun phrasepl: superficial approaches
abordagem superficial
1. A method or strategy that deals only with surface-level aspects without addressing deeper underlying issues or complexities
The company's superficial approach to customer service failed to resolve underlying problems.
A abordagem superficial da empresa em relação ao atendimento ao cliente não resolveu os problemas subjacentes.
2. A cursory or shallow examination that lacks thoroughness and depth of analysis
A superficial approach to studying will not prepare you adequately for the exam.
Uma abordagem superficial ao estudo não o preparará adequadamente para o exame.
NYC Slang
quick and dirty approach; half-baked method
Synonyms
shallow approachcursory treatmentsurface-level examinationquick fixband-aid solution
Antonyms
in-depth approachthorough analysiscomprehensive methoddeep examination

Regional Variations

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

Related Idioms & Phrases

scratch the surface
just skim the top
not go deep enough
only touch upon
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