unidentified factors
[ˌʌn.aɪˈden.tɪ.faɪd ˈfæk.tərz]
noun phrase
fatores não identificados
1. Elements, variables, or causes that have not been recognized, determined, or named; unknown influences or components affecting a situation or outcome
The researchers attributed the unexpected results to unidentified factors in the experimental design.
Os pesquisadores atribuíram os resultados inesperados a fatores não identificados no desenho experimental.
2. In scientific or technical contexts, variables or components whose nature, origin, or identity remains unknown or unclear
Several unidentified factors contributed to the system failure, complicating the diagnosis.
Vários fatores não identificados contribuíram para a falha do sistema, complicando o diagnóstico.
3. Circumstances or influences that cannot be pinpointed or classified due to lack of information or investigation
Due to unidentified factors, we cannot yet determine the root cause of the problem.
Devido a fatores não identificados, ainda não podemos determinar a causa raiz do problema.
This phrase is predominantly used in academic, scientific, and technical discourse in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it appears frequently in research papers and official reports. It reflects a formal register and is typically employed when researchers or professionals need to acknowledge gaps in their understanding while maintaining scientific rigor.
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