global search
[ˈɡloʊbəl sɜːrtʃ]
nounpl: global searches
busca global
1. A search function that scans across all available data, documents, or systems rather than being limited to a specific folder, file, or database
Use the global search feature to find all instances of the keyword throughout the entire application.
Use a busca global para encontrar todas as instâncias da palavra-chave em todo o aplicativo.
2. A comprehensive search operation that extends across multiple domains, platforms, or geographical locations
The company conducted a global search for the best candidates regardless of location.
A empresa conduziu uma busca global pelos melhores candidatos independentemente da localização.
3. In computing, a search-and-replace operation that applies changes across an entire project or codebase
I performed a global search and replace to update all instances of the deprecated function name.
Realizei uma busca global e substituição para atualizar todas as instâncias do nome da função obsoleta.
The term 'global search' is predominantly used in technology and computing contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly heard in tech companies and among software developers. The term reflects the globalization of technology and the need to search across distributed systems. In Portugal, the distinction between 'busca' (more colloquial) and 'pesquisa' (more formal) is more pronounced than in Brazil.
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