electronic search
[/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑːnɪk sɜːrtʃ/]
nounpl: electronic searches
busca eletrônica
1. A computerized or digital method of locating, retrieving, and examining information, files, or documents using electronic devices and software
The detective conducted an electronic search of the suspect's computer to gather evidence.
O detetive realizou uma busca eletrônica do computador do suspeito para coletar evidências.
2. In legal contexts, the examination of digital data, emails, and files during discovery or investigation
The legal team performed an electronic search of all company emails from the past five years.
A equipe jurídica realizou uma busca eletrônica de todos os e-mails da empresa dos últimos cinco anos.
3. The use of search engines or database query tools to find specific information online
I conducted an electronic search on the medical database to find relevant research papers.
Realizei uma busca eletrônica no banco de dados médico para encontrar artigos de pesquisa relevantes.
The term 'busca eletrônica' is widely used in Brazil in legal, law enforcement, and corporate contexts, particularly following the advent of digital transformation and e-discovery procedures. In the USA, the term gained prominence with the rise of digital investigations and legal proceedings involving electronic evidence. The phrase is now standard in professional and technical vocabularies across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
conduct an electronic search
perform an electronic search
execute an electronic search
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