laboratory setting

[/ˈlæbrətɔri ˈsɛtɪŋ/]
noun phrasepl: laboratory settings
ambiente de laboratório
1. A controlled environment in a laboratory where scientific experiments, tests, or research are conducted under specific conditions
The experiment was conducted in a laboratory setting to ensure accurate results.
O experimento foi conduzido em um ambiente de laboratório para garantir resultados precisos.
2. A controlled or artificial context used for research purposes, as opposed to natural or field conditions
In a laboratory setting, variables can be carefully controlled and monitored.
Em um ambiente de laboratório, as variáveis podem ser cuidadosamente controladas e monitoradas.
This term is fundamental in scientific and academic discourse in both Brazil and the United States. It represents the distinction between controlled scientific research and real-world application, a concept highly valued in both educational and professional research contexts. In Brazilian universities and research institutions (CNPQ, FAPESP), this distinction is critical when discussing research methodology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lab environmentcontrolled environmentlaboratory conditionsexperimental setting
Antonyms / Antônimos
field settingnatural environmentreal-world conditionsin situ setting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ambiente de laboratório
Standard and widely used term in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
contexto laboratorial
More formal/academic variant used in scientific contexts
Portugal
ambiente de laboratório
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; universal in European Portuguese scientific discourse

Related Words

laboratoryexperimentresearchcontrolled conditionsscientific methoddata collection

Related Idioms & Phrases

under laboratory conditions
in a controlled laboratory setting
laboratory controlled experiment
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