analysis phase

[əˈnæləsɪs feɪz]
nounpl: analysis phases
fase de análise
1. The stage in a project or development process where detailed examination and evaluation of data, requirements, or problems occurs before implementation or design
During the analysis phase, the team identified all system requirements and potential bottlenecks.
Durante a fase de análise, a equipe identificou todos os requisitos do sistema e gargalos potenciais.
2. In software development, the period dedicated to understanding business needs and documenting specifications
The analysis phase lasted three weeks before we moved to the design phase.
A fase de análise durou três semanas antes de passarmos para a fase de design.
3. In research or scientific work, the step where collected data is systematically examined
The analysis phase of the experiment revealed unexpected correlations.
A fase de análise do experimento revelou correlações inesperadas.
This is a technical/professional term commonly used in both American and Brazilian corporate environments, particularly in software development, project management, and business consulting. In Brazil, it's an established term in the tech industry (especially in São Paulo's startup ecosystem) and is equally understood in Portugal. The term reflects the influence of structured project management methodologies like SDLC and PMBOK across Portuguese-speaking business contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
analytical phaseevaluation phaseassessment phaserequirements phaseinvestigation phase
Antonyms / Antônimos
implementation phaseexecution phasedesign phasedeployment phase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fase de análise
Standard term used in business and IT contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
fase de análise
Commonly used in tech and business hubs; no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
fase de análise
Standard usage in corporate and academic settings
Portugal
fase de análise
Identical terminology; widely used in European Portuguese tech sector

Related Words

requirements gatheringdata analysisfeasibility studyplanning phasesoftware development lifecycleproject management

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the analysis phase
move past the analysis phase
conduct an analysis phase
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