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inquérito

[ĩ.kwe.ˈri.tu]
nounmasculinepl: inquéritos
inquiry; investigation; survey
1. A formal investigation or examination into a matter, especially by authorities or officials
The police opened an inquiry into the incident.
A polícia abriu um inquérito sobre o incidente.
2. A detailed questionnaire or survey conducted to gather information from a group of people
The market research team conducted a survey among consumers.
A equipe de pesquisa de mercado realizou um inquérito entre os consumidores.
3. A judicial or official examination or hearing
The judge ordered a formal inquiry into the matter.
O juiz ordenou um inquérito formal sobre a questão.
Synonyms
investigaçãopesquisalevantamentosondagemexame

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inquérito
Standard usage; also 'investigação' is commonly used
São Paulo
inquérito
Standard usage in legal and investigative contexts
Portugal
inquérito
Standard usage; often used for surveys and official investigations

Related Idioms & Phrases

inquérito policial - police investigation
inquérito civil - civil inquiry/investigation
abrir um inquérito - to open an inquiry
inquérito público - public survey/consultation
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