time-consuming methods
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noun phrasepl: time-consuming methods
métodos que consomem tempo / métodos demorados
1. Procedures or techniques that require a significant amount of time to complete or implement
The old time-consuming methods have been replaced by automated systems.
Os métodos demorados antigos foram substituídos por sistemas automatizados.
2. Processes that are inefficient in terms of temporal investment relative to results
We need to eliminate time-consuming methods to improve productivity.
Precisamos eliminar os métodos que consomem tempo para melhorar a produtividade.
This phrase reflects modern workplace concerns in both Brazilian and American business contexts, where efficiency and speed are highly valued. In Brazil, there's often a cultural clash between traditional time-consuming bureaucratic methods and contemporary demands for agility. The phrase is frequently used in corporate settings, technology sectors, and modernization discussions.
NYC Slang
slow-burn methods / tedious grind
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