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undeveloped method

[/ˌʌndɪˈveləpt ˈmeθəd/]
noun phrasepl: undeveloped methods
método não desenvolvido / método subdesenvolvido
1. A technique, procedure, or approach that has not been fully refined, tested, or perfected for practical application
The company abandoned the undeveloped method in favor of a more established approach.
A empresa abandonou o método não desenvolvido em favor de uma abordagem mais estabelecida.
2. A preliminary or nascent system that requires further research, refinement, and validation before implementation
The undeveloped method showed promise but needed more testing before commercial use.
O método não desenvolvido mostrou promessa, mas precisava de mais testes antes do uso comercial.
Synonyms
unrefined methodpreliminary methodinchoate methoduntested approachrudimentary technique
Antonyms
developed methodrefined methodestablished procedureproven techniquemature approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método não desenvolvido
standard formal usage
São Paulo
método pouco desenvolvido
emphasizes incompleteness
Portugal
método não aperfeiçoado
emphasizes lack of perfection

Related Idioms & Phrases

in its infancy
rough around the edges
work in progress
still in development
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