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unproven approach

[/ˌʌnˈpruːvən əˈproʊtʃ/]
noun phrasepl: unproven approaches
abordagem não comprovada
1. A method, strategy, or way of dealing with something that has not yet been tested, validated, or demonstrated to work effectively
The startup's unproven approach to marketing raised concerns among investors.
A abordagem não comprovada da startup para marketing levantou preocupações entre os investidores.
2. A technique or procedure lacking empirical evidence or established results
Doctors are cautious about recommending unproven approaches for treating the disease.
Os médicos são cautelosos ao recomendar abordagens não comprovadas para tratar a doença.
NYC Slang
untested move; risky play
Synonyms
untested approachunvalidated methodexperimental approachnovel methodunconventional strategy
Antonyms
proven approachestablished methodtested strategyvalidated techniquetried-and-true approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abordagem não comprovada
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
abordagem não testada
Alternative phrasing commonly used
São Paulo
metodologia não validada
More formal business context
Portugal
abordagem por comprovar
Alternative phrasing using 'por comprovar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit or miss
flying by the seat of your pants
taking a shot in the dark
going out on a limb
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