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superficial technique

[ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl tekˈniːk]
nounpl: superficial techniques
técnica superficial
1. A method or approach that addresses only the surface or obvious aspects of a problem, lacking depth, thoroughness, or critical analysis
The report used superficial techniques to analyze the data, missing crucial underlying patterns.
O relatório utilizou técnicas superficiais para analisar os dados, perdendo padrões subjacentes cruciais.
2. In medical or therapeutic contexts, a procedure that only treats external symptoms without addressing root causes
Applying ice is a superficial technique that only masks the pain temporarily.
Aplicar gelo é uma técnica superficial que apenas mascara a dor temporariamente.
3. In academic or professional work, an approach that lacks rigor, research depth, or comprehensive understanding
Critics argued the study relied on superficial techniques rather than rigorous methodology.
Os críticos argumentaram que o estudo dependia de técnicas superficiais em vez de metodologia rigorosa.
NYC Slang
quick and dirty method / half-baked approach
Synonyms
shallow methodcursory approachsurface-level techniquesimplistic approachhasty method
Antonyms
in-depth techniquethorough approachcomprehensive methodrigorous techniquedeep analysis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnica superficial
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
técnica superficial / método raso
Both forms commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
técnica superficial
Standard usage
Portugal
técnica superficial
Standard usage; may also use 'método de superfície'

Related Idioms & Phrases

scratch the surface
skimming the surface
taking shortcuts
cutting corners
surface-level understanding
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