digital atlas

[/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈætləs/]
nounmasculinepl: digital atlases / digital atlases
atlas digital
1. An interactive electronic map or collection of maps accessible via computer, tablet, or mobile device, often featuring searchable information, multimedia content, and real-time data
The geography teacher used a digital atlas to show students the world's mountain ranges.
A professora de geografia usou um atlas digital para mostrar aos alunos as cadeias montanhosas do mundo.
2. A specialized digital reference tool containing detailed maps and information about a specific subject such as anatomy, astronomy, or geology
Medical students studied the human body using a digital atlas of human anatomy.
Os estudantes de medicina estudaram o corpo humano usando um atlas digital de anatomia humana.
3. An online platform or application that provides geographic data visualization with interactive features and layered information
The climate change digital atlas displays temperature variations across different regions.
O atlas digital de mudanças climáticas exibe variações de temperatura em diferentes regiões.
Digital atlases have become increasingly important in Brazilian education, particularly in schools and universities where digital literacy is emphasized. In the USA, they are widely used in educational technology initiatives. Both cultures value the interactive and updated nature of digital atlases compared to traditional printed versions, reflecting broader digital transformation in education and information access.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
interactive mapelectronic atlasweb-based atlasdigital map collectiononline cartography tool
Antonyms / Antônimos
paper atlasprinted maptraditional atlasphysical map

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
atlas digital
Standard term used in educational and technological contexts
São Paulo
atlas digital
Commonly used in academic institutions and tech companies
Rio de Janeiro
atlas digital
Used in similar contexts as other regions
Portugal
atlas digital
Same translation, though sometimes 'atlas eletrónico' is used as alternative

Related Words

cartographyGIS (Geographic Information System)geospatial datamap visualizationinteractive mappingdigital geography

Related Idioms & Phrases

navigate using a digital atlas
consult a digital atlas
access an atlas digitally
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