manual examination
[ˈmæn.ju.əl ɪɡˈzæm.ɪ.neɪ.ʃən]
nounpl: manual examinations
exame manual
1. A physical inspection or assessment performed by hand without the use of instruments or machines
The doctor performed a manual examination to check for any abnormalities.
O médico realizou um exame manual para verificar se havia anomalias.
2. In quality control or inspection, a hands-on visual and tactile review of products or materials
Each product undergoes manual examination before being packaged.
Cada produto passa por um exame manual antes de ser embalado.
3. In academic contexts, a written test or assessment requiring physical writing rather than digital input
Students completed a manual examination using pen and paper.
Os alunos completaram um exame manual usando caneta e papel.
In Brazil, 'exame manual' is widely used in medical practice, particularly in clinical assessments where doctors rely on physical palpation. In industrial and quality control contexts across both Brazil and the USA, manual examinations represent a crucial step before automation became prevalent. The term emphasizes human expertise and tactile feedback, values still respected in healthcare and quality assurance.
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