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uncovered methods

[/ʌnˈkʌvərd ˈmeθədz/]
noun phrasepl: uncovered methods
métodos descobertos / métodos revelados
1. Methods or techniques that have been revealed, exposed, or discovered after being hidden or unknown
The investigation uncovered methods used by the fraudsters to manipulate the accounts.
A investigação descobriu os métodos usados pelos fraudadores para manipular as contas.
2. Procedures or approaches that have been brought to light through research, analysis, or investigation
Scientists uncovered methods that ancient civilizations used to construct monuments.
Cientistas descobriram métodos que civilizações antigas usavam para construir monumentos.
Synonyms
revealed methodsexposed methodsdiscovered methodshidden methods brought to light
Antonyms
concealed methodshidden methodssecret methodsundiscovered methods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos descobertos / métodos revelados
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
métodos desmascarados
More colloquial, emphasizing the exposing aspect
Portugal
métodos desvendados / métodos trazidos à luz
Common in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring to light
expose
come out in the wash
come to the surface
see the light of day
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