data search

[/ˈdeɪtə sɜːrtʃ/]
nounpl: data searches
busca de dados
1. The process of searching through a collection of data or database to locate specific information or records
The data search returned over 500 results matching the criteria.
A busca de dados retornou mais de 500 resultados correspondentes aos critérios.
2. A query or request made to find particular data within a larger dataset or information system
We performed a data search to identify all transactions from the last quarter.
Realizamos uma busca de dados para identificar todas as transações do último trimestre.
3. An operation in computing or database management to retrieve information based on specified parameters
The data search function allows users to filter records by multiple fields.
A função de busca de dados permite que os usuários filtrem registros por múltiplos campos.
The term 'data search' is fundamental in modern technology and business contexts in both Brazilian and American cultures. In Brazil, as digital transformation accelerates, this term is increasingly used in corporate, governmental, and academic settings. It reflects the global importance of data management and information retrieval in decision-making processes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
database queryinformation retrievalrecord lookupdata querysearch operation
Antonyms / Antônimos
data hidingdata concealment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
busca de dados
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
busca de dados / pesquisa de dados
Both terms used interchangeably in business contexts
São Paulo
busca de dados
Preferred in technology and corporate sectors
Portugal
pesquisa de dados
Portuguese Portuguese tends to favor 'pesquisa' over 'busca'

Related Words

databasequeryfilteringindexingretrievalalgorithmsearch engine

Related Idioms & Phrases

needle in a haystack (data search)
dig through the data
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