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untested techniques

[ʌnˈtɛstɪd tɛkˈniːks]
noun phrase
técnicas não testadas
1. Methods or procedures that have not yet been tried, proven, or validated through experimentation or practical application
The startup decided to use untested techniques in their product development, which proved risky.
A startup decidiu usar técnicas não testadas no desenvolvimento de seu produto, o que se mostrou arriscado.
2. Experimental or novel approaches lacking empirical evidence of effectiveness
The surgeon was hesitant to employ untested techniques on such a critical patient.
O cirurgião hesitou em empregar técnicas não testadas em um paciente tão crítico.
Synonyms
unproven methodsexperimental techniquesnovel approachesuntried proceduresunvalidated methods
Antonyms
tested techniquesproven methodsestablished proceduresvalidated approachesconventional techniques

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnicas não testadas
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
técnicas não testadas
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
técnicas não comprovadas
Alternative: 'não comprovadas' is also used meaning 'unproven'
Portugal
técnicas não experimentadas
Portuguese preference for 'experimentadas' over 'testadas'

Related Idioms & Phrases

reinventing the wheel
trial and error
flying by the seat of your pants
learning curve
breaking new ground
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