broad-based collection

[/brɔːd beɪst kəˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: broad-based collections
coleção ampla e diversificada
1. A comprehensive gathering or assemblage of items, data, or resources that encompasses a wide range of categories, sources, or participants rather than being limited or specialized
The museum's broad-based collection includes artifacts from multiple civilizations and time periods.
A coleção ampla e diversificada do museu inclui artefatos de múltiplas civilizações e períodos históricos.
2. In data collection or research, gathering information from diverse sources, populations, or methodologies to ensure comprehensive representation
The survey employed a broad-based collection methodology to capture opinions from all demographic groups.
A pesquisa utilizou uma metodologia de coleta ampla e diversificada para captar opiniões de todos os grupos demográficos.
3. In fundraising or finance, the aggregation of contributions, funds, or resources from multiple sources or participants
The campaign relied on a broad-based collection of donations from small and large contributors.
A campanha dependeu de uma coleta ampla e diversificada de doações de contribuintes pequenos e grandes.
This term is widely used in American institutional and academic contexts (museums, universities, research organizations) to emphasize inclusivity and comprehensive representation. In Brazil, it reflects growing emphasis on diversity and inclusive practices in cultural institutions and data collection methodologies. The phrase signals a commitment to avoiding bias and ensuring representation of multiple perspectives or sources.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
comprehensive collectionwide-ranging collectiondiverse collectionextensive collectioninclusive collectionmulti-source collection
Antonyms / Antônimos
narrow collectionspecialized collectionlimited collectionexclusive collectionfocused collectionsingle-source collection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
coleção ampla e diversificada
Standard translation used across Brazil
São Paulo
acervo abrangente
Commonly used in museum and cultural contexts
Rio de Janeiro
coleta de base ampla
Often used in research and statistical contexts
Portugal
coleção abrangente e diversa
European Portuguese variant with slight word order difference

Related Words

collectionaggregationassemblagediversitycomprehensivenessinclusivityrepresentationsampling

Related Idioms & Phrases

cast a wide net
leave no stone unturned
cover all bases
across the board
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