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wrong methods

[rɔŋ ˈmɛθədz]
noun phrase
métodos incorretos
1. procedures or techniques that are incorrect, ineffective, or improper for achieving a desired goal
Using wrong methods in your research will lead to inaccurate results.
Usar métodos incorretos em sua pesquisa levará a resultados imprecisos.
2. inappropriate or unsuitable approaches to solving a problem
The company realized they were employing wrong methods to increase productivity.
A empresa percebeu que estava empregando métodos inadequados para aumentar a produtividade.
Synonyms
incorrect methodsimproper proceduresfaulty approachesinappropriate techniquesunsuitable ways
Antonyms
correct methodsright methodsproper proceduresappropriate techniquessuitable approaches

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos incorretos
most common usage
São Paulo
métodos errados
alternative, more colloquial form
Rio de Janeiro
métodos inadequados
emphasizes inappropriateness
Portugal
métodos equivocados
formal, emphasizing error or mistake

Related Idioms & Phrases

barking up the wrong tree
going about it the wrong way
putting the cart before the horse
on the wrong track
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