authentic search
[/ɔːˈθɛntɪk sɜːrtʃ/]
nounpl: authentic searches
busca autêntica
1. A search or investigation conducted with genuine intent to find real information, rather than a superficial or performative inquiry
The journalist's authentic search for the truth led to uncovering the scandal.
A busca autêntica da jornalista pela verdade levou à descoberta do escândalo.
2. In computing and information retrieval, a search operation that verifies the genuine identity and credentials of the user before granting access
The system requires an authentic search to confirm the user's authorization level.
O sistema requer uma busca autêntica para confirmar o nível de autorização do usuário.
3. A genuine personal quest or journey undertaken with sincere purpose and self-awareness
Her authentic search for meaning led her to study philosophy.
Sua busca autêntica pelo significado a levou a estudar filosofia.
In Brazilian culture, 'busca autêntica' often refers to personal quests for identity and meaning, reflecting the emphasis on individual journeys and self-discovery. In the USA, the phrase is commonly used in academic, journalistic, and technological contexts to emphasize legitimacy and real intent versus performative or surface-level actions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
on a quest for authenticity
searching one's soul
genuine pursuit of knowledge
looking for the real deal
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