vague systems
[/veɪɡ ˈsɪstəmz/]
noun phrasepl: vague systems
sistemas vagos
1. Systems or organizational structures that lack clear definition, precise boundaries, or well-defined operational parameters
The company's vague systems for project management led to confusion among team members.
Os sistemas vagos da empresa para gerenciamento de projetos causaram confusão entre os membros da equipe.
2. In mathematics and computer science, systems based on fuzzy logic or uncertain parameters that do not follow classical binary logic
Vague systems in artificial intelligence can handle incomplete or imprecise information.
Os sistemas vagos em inteligência artificial podem lidar com informações incompletas ou imprecisas.
3. Organizational or procedural frameworks that are ambiguous, unclear, or subject to multiple interpretations
The government's vague systems for implementing new regulations created uncertainty in the industry.
Os sistemas vagos do governo para implementar novos regulamentos criaram incerteza no setor.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian corporate and academic contexts when criticizing disorganized management practices. In the USA, it appears frequently in technology and business literature discussing fuzzy logic and systems theory. The concept reflects widespread frustration with bureaucratic ambiguity in both cultures.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy systems or sketchy systems
Related Idioms & Phrases
fly by the seat of your pants (similar concept of operating without clear systems)
in the gray area (systems that operate in ambiguity)
hit or miss (result of vague systems)
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