manual collection
[ˈmæn.ju.əl kəˈlek.ʃən]
nounpl: manual collections
coleta manual
1. the process of gathering or assembling items, data, or materials by hand without automated systems or machinery
The research team conducted a manual collection of water samples from various rivers.
A equipe de pesquisa realizou uma coleta manual de amostras de água de vários rios.
2. in debt collection, the act of physically retrieving payments or goods directly from debtors
Manual collection of outstanding debts proved more effective than automated reminders.
A coleta manual de dívidas pendentes provou ser mais eficaz do que lembretes automatizados.
3. the gathering of specimens, artifacts, or samples through direct fieldwork rather than purchase or acquisition
The museum's manual collection of botanical specimens took several years to complete.
A coleta manual de espécimes botânicos do museu levou vários anos para ser concluída.
In Brazil, manual collection is particularly significant in agricultural, research, and debt recovery sectors. The term reflects the contrast between modern automated systems and traditional hands-on methods. In Portugal, the term 'recolha manual' is preferred and commonly appears in official documentation and formal contexts. The practice remains widespread in developing regions where automation costs are prohibitive.
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