uncontrolled examination

[/ʌnkənˈtroʊld ɪɡˈzæmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: uncontrolled examinations
exame não controlado
1. An inspection, test, or review conducted without proper regulation, oversight, or standardized procedures
The uncontrolled examination of the laboratory samples led to inconsistent results.
O exame não controlado das amostras de laboratório resultou em resultados inconsistentes.
2. A detailed inspection or investigation that lacks established guidelines or quality control measures
The auditor criticized the uncontrolled examination of financial records.
O auditor criticou o exame não controlado dos registros financeiros.
3. Medical or technical assessment performed without adherence to standard protocols or monitoring
Uncontrolled examinations in the clinic compromised patient safety standards.
Os exames não controlados na clínica comprometeram os padrões de segurança do paciente.
In Brazil and Portugal, this term is typically used in formal contexts such as healthcare, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. In the USA, it appears frequently in medical and industrial auditing discussions, often highlighting concerns about patient safety or product quality standards. The phrase emphasizes risk and potential liability when proper oversight is absent.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unregulated examinationunsupervised inspectionunmonitored assessmentinformal examinationad hoc examination
Antonyms / Antônimos
controlled examinationregulated inspectionstandardized assessmentsupervised examinationquality-controlled examination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exame não controlado
Standard term used in academic, medical, and professional contexts
São Paulo
exame descontrolado
Alternative phrasing commonly used in technical and medical fields
Rio de Janeiro
inspeção sem controle
Variation emphasizing lack of supervision or oversight
Portugal
exame sem controlo
Portuguese spelling variation; also used in European Portuguese contexts

Related Words

quality controlexamination procedureinspection standardsregulatory complianceassessment protocol

Related Idioms & Phrases

run a tight ship (opposite meaning)
leave something to chance
flying blind
without rhyme or reason
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