document handling
[ˈdɒk.ju.mənt ˈhæn.dl.ɪŋ]
noun
manipulação de documentos
1. the process of managing, organizing, storing, retrieving, and processing documents in physical or digital form
Proper document handling ensures that important files are not lost or damaged.
A manipulação adequada de documentos garante que arquivos importantes não sejam perdidos ou danificados.
2. in computing and business, the systems and procedures for managing electronic or paper documents throughout their lifecycle
Our company implemented a new document handling system to improve efficiency.
Nossa empresa implementou um novo sistema de manipulação de documentos para melhorar a eficiência.
3. physical care and procedures for protecting documents from deterioration, damage, or unauthorized access
Document handling in archives requires special training to preserve historical materials.
A manipulação de documentos em arquivos requer treinamento especial para preservar materiais históricos.
In Brazil, document handling is particularly important in bureaucratic contexts, as comprehensive paperwork and proper filing are essential in government and corporate procedures. The term 'manipulação de documentos' reflects the hands-on nature of the process, while 'gestão de documentos' emphasizes the organizational aspect increasingly used in modernized corporate environments.
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