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widespread practice

[ˈwaɪdsprɛd ˈpræktɪs]
noun phrasepl: widespread practices
prática generalizada
1. A custom, habit, or method that is commonly done or accepted by many people across a large area or population
Child labor was a widespread practice in industrial countries during the 19th century.
O trabalho infantil era uma prática generalizada nos países industrializados durante o século XIX.
2. A behavior or activity that is extensively used or followed across different regions or groups
Remote work has become a widespread practice since the pandemic.
O trabalho remoto tornou-se uma prática generalizada desde a pandemia.
Synonyms
common practicewidespread customprevalent practiceuniversal practicestandard practice
Antonyms
rare practiceuncommon practiceisolated practiceunique practice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prática generalizada
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
prática comum
More informal, conversational variant
São Paulo
prática disseminada
More formal business/academic usage
Portugal
prática comum
European Portuguese preference for simpler term

Related Idioms & Phrases

the norm
standard operating procedure
business as usual
par for the course
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