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unproven technique

[ˌʌnˈpruːvən tekˈniːk]
noun phrasepl: unproven techniques
técnica não comprovada
1. A method or procedure that has not been tested, validated, or demonstrated to be effective or reliable
The doctor refused to use that unproven technique on patients without further research.
O médico recusou usar essa técnica não comprovada em pacientes sem pesquisa adicional.
2. A practice or approach whose effectiveness has not been established through scientific evidence or practical experience
The startup relied on an unproven technique that had never been tested in real-world conditions.
A startup dependia de uma técnica não comprovada que nunca havia sido testada em condições reais.
Synonyms
unvalidated methoduntested procedureexperimental techniqueunverified approachexperimental method
Antonyms
proven techniqueestablished methodvalidated proceduretested approachwell-documented technique

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnica não comprovada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
técnica não comprovada
Common in medical and scientific contexts
Portugal
técnica não provada
Slight variation in word choice, equally valid

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit or miss
trial and error
fly by the seat of your pants
jump in with both feet
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