information source
[/ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən sɔːrs/]
nounpl: information sources
fonte de informação
1. An origin, reference, or entity that provides data, knowledge, or facts to be used for research, decision-making, or understanding a topic
The journalist cited multiple information sources to verify the news story.
O jornalista citou múltiplas fontes de informação para verificar a matéria.
2. A person, document, database, or medium from which information can be obtained
Academic journals are considered reliable information sources for scientific research.
Periódicos acadêmicos são considerados fontes de informação confiáveis para pesquisa científica.
3. In data management and information systems, any entity that supplies or generates information
The company tracks all information sources to ensure data quality and compliance.
A empresa rastreia todas as fontes de informação para garantir a qualidade dos dados e conformidade.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, the credibility of information sources has become increasingly important due to digital media proliferation. Brazilian institutions emphasize 'fontes de informação confiáveis' (trustworthy information sources) in educational settings, while American organizations often distinguish between 'primary' and 'secondary' sources for research purposes. The term reflects modern concerns about misinformation and data verification.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a credible information source
primary information source
secondary information source
trusted information source
go to the source for information
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