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undisclosed technique

[/ˌʌndɪsˈkloʊzd tɛkˈnik/]
nounpl: undisclosed techniques
técnica não divulgada
1. A method, procedure, or process that is kept secret and not revealed to the public or competitors
The company uses an undisclosed technique to manufacture their products at a lower cost.
A empresa usa uma técnica não divulgada para fabricar seus produtos com custo menor.
2. A proprietary or confidential method whose details are withheld from public knowledge
The magician refused to reveal the undisclosed technique behind his illusions.
O mágico recusou-se a revelar a técnica não divulgada por trás de suas ilusões.
Synonyms
proprietary techniquesecret methodconfidential procedurehidden techniqueclassified method
Antonyms
disclosed techniquepublic methodrevealed procedureknown techniquetransparent method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnica não divulgada
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
técnica secreta
alternative, more colloquial form
São Paulo
técnica proprietária não revelada
common in business contexts
Portugal
técnica não revelada
slight variation in verb preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep under wraps
trade secret
closely guarded secret
play one's cards close to the chest
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