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cross-disciplinary program

[krɔːs-dɪsəˈplɪneri ˈproʊɡræm]
nounpl: cross-disciplinary programs
programa interdisciplinar
1. An educational or research program that integrates knowledge, methods, and perspectives from multiple academic disciplines or fields of study
The university launched a cross-disciplinary program combining engineering, biology, and environmental science.
A universidade lançou um programa interdisciplinar que combina engenharia, biologia e ciências ambientais.
2. A structured initiative designed to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange between different professional or academic fields
The cross-disciplinary program brought together economists, sociologists, and policy experts to address urban challenges.
O programa interdisciplinar reuniu economistas, sociólogos e especialistas em políticas públicas para enfrentar desafios urbanos.
Synonyms
interdisciplinary programmultidisciplinary programtransdisciplinary programintegrated program
Antonyms
single-discipline programdisciplinary programmonodisciplinary program

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
programa interdisciplinar
Most commonly used term in Brazilian Portuguese academic contexts
São Paulo
programa multidisciplinar
Frequently used variant in academic institutions
Portugal
programa transdisciplinar
Portuguese preference for emphasizing integration across disciplines

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down silos
bridge the gap between disciplines
holistic approach to learning
thinking outside the box
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