general list

[/ˈdʒɛnərəl lɪst/]
nounpl: general lists
lista geral
1. A comprehensive or non-specialized list containing items from various categories without specific restrictions or criteria
The general list of applicants included candidates from all departments.
A lista geral de candidatos incluía pessoas de todos os departamentos.
2. In administrative or governmental contexts, a register of individuals or items not designated for a particular specialized category
She was placed on the general list rather than the priority hiring list.
Ela foi colocada na lista geral em vez da lista de contratação prioritária.
3. A roster or inventory that serves as a baseline or standard reference without filtering or categorization
The hospital maintains a general list of all available equipment.
O hospital mantém uma lista geral de todos os equipamentos disponíveis.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'general list' is commonly used in human resources, government, and institutional settings to distinguish non-prioritized or non-specialized registries from curated or restricted lists. In Brazil, this term is frequently encountered in public service examinations (concursos públicos) where candidates may be placed on different lists based on criteria.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rosterinventoryregistercatalogdirectoryindex
Antonyms / Antônimos
specialized listselective listcurated listrestricted list

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lista geral
Standard usage in administrative and formal contexts
São Paulo
lista geral
Common in business and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
lista geral
Used interchangeably with 'lista comum'
Portugal
lista geral
Similar usage but sometimes 'listagem geral' is preferred

Related Words

listgeneralregistryinventorycatalogenumeration

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the general list
general list of candidates
general list requirement
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