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superficial method

[ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl ˈmeθəd]
nounpl: superficial methods
método superficial
1. An approach or procedure that addresses only the surface aspects of a problem without deep analysis or thorough investigation
The auditor criticized the company's superficial method of quality control, which failed to identify underlying defects.
O auditor criticou o método superficial de controle de qualidade da empresa, que não conseguiu identificar os defeitos subjacentes.
2. A technique or strategy that lacks depth, rigor, or comprehensive understanding
Using a superficial method to learn a language will not result in true fluency.
Usar um método superficial para aprender uma língua não resultará em fluência real.
NYC Slang
quick-and-dirty method / half-baked approach
Synonyms
shallow approachcursory methodsurface-level techniquehasty approachsimplistic method
Antonyms
thorough methodcomprehensive approachin-depth methodrigorous techniquesystematic approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método superficial
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
método superficial / abordagem rasa
Both forms commonly used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
método superficial / método pouco profundo
Both forms used; slightly more formal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

scratch the surface
cut corners
take the easy way out
skim the surface
skin-deep approach
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