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underdeveloped practice

[/ˌʌndərˈdɛvələpt ˈpræktɪs/]
nounpl: underdeveloped practices
prática subdesenvolvida
1. A method, technique, or procedure that lacks full development, refinement, or systematic implementation
The company's underdeveloped practice of data management led to security breaches.
A prática subdesenvolvida de gestão de dados da empresa resultou em violações de segurança.
2. A skill or activity that has not been adequately cultivated or improved through training and experience
His underdeveloped practice in public speaking made presentations challenging.
Sua prática subdesenvolvida em apresentações públicas tornava as palestras desafiadoras.
Synonyms
rudimentary practiceimmature practiceprimitive practiceinadequate practiceincomplete practice
Antonyms
mature practicewell-developed practicerefined practiceadvanced practicesophisticated practice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prática subdesenvolvida
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
prática pouco desenvolvida
Alternative phrasing emphasizing lack of development
Portugal
prática insuficientemente desenvolvida
More formal variant used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning curve
growing pains
work in progress
room for improvement
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