uncertain alterations
[/ʌnˈsɜrtn ɔːltəˈreɪʃənz/]
noun phrase
alterações incertas
1. Changes or modifications whose nature, extent, or outcome is unclear or doubtful
The uncertain alterations to the contract left both parties confused about their obligations.
As alterações incertas do contrato deixaram ambas as partes confusas sobre suas obrigações.
2. Modifications made with lack of confidence or without clear specification
The architect made uncertain alterations to the building plans during the renovation.
O arquiteto fez alterações incertas nos planos do edifício durante a renovação.
3. Changes whose results or implications are ambiguous or undetermined
The uncertain alterations in policy created confusion among the employees.
As alterações incertas na política criaram confusão entre os funcionários.
This phrase is commonly used in business, legal, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA to describe changes that lack clarity. In Brazilian Portuguese, it appears frequently in contract negotiations and policy discussions where ambiguity needs to be explicitly acknowledged.
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