manual list

[ˈmæn.ju.əl lɪst]
nounpl: manual lists
lista manual
1. A list created or maintained by hand without the use of automated systems or digital tools
The inventory was kept as a manual list in a notebook.
O inventário era mantido como uma lista manual em um caderno.
2. A printed or written catalog or directory created through direct handwriting or typing rather than database systems
Before computers, companies relied on manual lists to track their employees.
Antes dos computadores, as empresas dependiam de listas manuais para rastrear seus funcionários.
3. In data processing, a list that requires human intervention to update or modify
The backup system includes a manual list of critical files.
O sistema de backup inclui uma lista manual de arquivos críticos.
In Brazil and Portugal, the term 'lista manual' is commonly used in administrative and business settings to distinguish between traditional paper-based record-keeping and modern digital systems. The concept reflects the transition period many organizations experienced when shifting from analog to digital management systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
handwritten listpaper listwritten listhand-maintained list
Antonyms / Antônimos
automated listdigital listdatabase listcomputerized list

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lista manual
Standard term used in business and administrative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
lista feita à mão
More descriptive, emphasizing the handmade aspect
São Paulo
lista manual
Standard technical term used in corporate environments
Portugal
lista manual
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'lista escrita' is used

Related Words

checklistinventoryrosterregistrycatalogdatabase

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a manual list
maintain a manual list
create a manual list
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