control data

[kənˈtroʊl ˈdeɪtə]
nounpl: control data (invariable)
dados de controle
1. Information or measurements used as a reference point or baseline to compare against other data in scientific experiments, quality assurance, or statistical analysis
The researchers used control data from the previous year to validate their new findings.
Os pesquisadores utilizaram dados de controle do ano anterior para validar suas novas descobertas.
2. Data that remains constant or unchanged in an experiment to measure the effect of variables
In the clinical trial, control data was collected from patients receiving a placebo.
No ensaio clínico, dados de controle foram coletados de pacientes que receberam placebo.
3. Information used to verify the accuracy, integrity, or quality of a system or process
The system uses control data to detect any anomalies in the network.
O sistema utiliza dados de controle para detectar qualquer anomalia na rede.
This term is predominantly used in technical, scientific, and business environments in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, it is consistently translated as 'dados de controle' in academic, industrial quality control, and statistical analysis contexts. The concept is fundamental to experimental design and quality assurance methodologies widely adopted in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
baseline datareference datacontrol informationbenchmark datastandard data
Antonyms / Antônimos
test dataexperimental datavariable data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dados de controle
Standard term used in scientific, technical, and business contexts
São Paulo
dados de controle
Commonly used in corporate and industrial quality control settings
Rio de Janeiro
dados de controle
Used in academic and research institutions
Portugal
dados de controlo
Portuguese European variant using 'controlo' instead of 'controle'

Related Words

control groupdata validationquality assurancestatistical analysisreference standardbaseline measurement

Related Idioms & Phrases

control data set
control data parameters
maintain control data integrity
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