database searches

[/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/ /ˈsɜːrʃɪz/]
nounpl: database searches
buscas em banco de dados
1. The process of querying or retrieving information from a structured collection of data stored in a database using specific search criteria or keywords
The librarian performed several database searches to find relevant academic articles.
A bibliotecária realizou várias buscas em banco de dados para encontrar artigos acadêmicos relevantes.
2. The results or records retrieved from a database query operation
The database searches returned over 500 matching records.
As buscas em banco de dados retornaram mais de 500 registros correspondentes.
3. The act of accessing and exploring information stored in digital databases for research, investigation, or administrative purposes
Police conducted database searches to verify the suspect's background.
A polícia realizou buscas em banco de dados para verificar o histórico do suspeito.
In Brazil and the USA, database searches are fundamental to modern information management across government, healthcare, finance, and education sectors. The term reflects the increasing digitization of records and the importance of efficient data retrieval in both professional and academic contexts. In Brazil, companies often use database searches for personnel background checks and customer information verification, while in the USA, law enforcement and intelligence agencies heavily rely on database searches for investigative purposes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
database queriesdata retrievalinformation searchesrecord lookupsdatabase inquiries
Antonyms / Antônimos
data insertiondata deletioninformation hiding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
buscas em banco de dados
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
consultas ao banco de dados
Alternative term emphasizing consultation aspect
São Paulo
pesquisas em base de dados
More technical/academic variant common in tech sector
Portugal
pesquisas em base de dados
Portuguese European Portuguese prefers 'base de dados' over 'banco de dados'

Related Words

database managementsearch enginequery languagedata miningindexingfilteringsortingSQL

Related Idioms & Phrases

dig through a database
run a database search
pull records from a database
search the database for clues
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