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unverified method

[/ˌʌnˈvɛrɪfaɪd ˈmɛθəd/]
nounpl: unverified methods
método não verificado
1. A procedure, technique, or approach that has not been tested, confirmed, or validated through rigorous examination or scientific scrutiny
The laboratory rejected the unverified method for analyzing blood samples.
O laboratório rejeitou o método não verificado para análise de amostras de sangue.
2. A process whose authenticity, accuracy, or reliability has not been established or proven
Using an unverified method in your research could compromise your results.
Usar um método não verificado em sua pesquisa pode comprometer seus resultados.
Synonyms
unproven methoduntested methodunvalidated methodunconfirmed methodunapproved method
Antonyms
verified methodproven methodtested methodvalidated methodapproved method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método não verificado
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
método não verificado
Standard usage, may also use 'método por confirmar' in some contexts
São Paulo
método não validado
Common alternative in technical and business settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the microscope
trial and error
back against the wall
shot in the dark
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