acquire data

[/əˈkwaɪər ˈdeɪtə/]
verb phrase
adquirir dados
1. to obtain or collect information, statistics, or records through various methods such as measurement, observation, sampling, or purchase
The research team will acquire data from multiple sources to conduct a comprehensive analysis.
A equipe de pesquisa irá adquirir dados de múltiplas fontes para realizar uma análise abrangente.
2. in computing and technology, to gather information from devices, sensors, databases, or external systems
The sensors acquire data continuously throughout the monitoring period.
Os sensores adquirem dados continuamente durante o período de monitoramento.
3. to obtain datasets for processing, analysis, or storage purposes
Companies acquire data about consumer behavior to improve their marketing strategies.
As empresas adquirem dados sobre o comportamento do consumidor para melhorar suas estratégias de marketing.
This term is heavily used in Brazilian and Portuguese academic, scientific, and technology sectors. In Brazil, the tech industry in São Paulo frequently uses this phrase in English alongside Portuguese. It's a standard technical term in research methodologies, data science, and information technology across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
collect datagather informationobtain dataretrieve datacapture datacompile data
Antonyms / Antônimos
lose datadelete datadiscard informationrelease data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
adquirir dados
most common and standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo (Technology Hub)
coletar dados / adquirir dados
both terms commonly used in tech industry contexts
Rio de Janeiro
adquirir dados
standard usage consistent with national Portuguese
Portugal
adquirir dados
identical to Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'recolher dados' (collect data) is used alternatively

Related Words

data collectiondata retrievalinformation gatheringdata processingdata analysisdata management

Related Idioms & Phrases

acquire real-time data
acquire raw data
acquire metadata
acquire longitudinal data
acquire qualitative data
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