manual search
[ˈmæn.ju.əl sɜːrtʃ]
nounpl: manual searches
busca manual
1. a search conducted by hand or human effort without the use of automated tools, systems, or technology
The police conducted a manual search of the area to look for clues.
A polícia realizou uma busca manual da área para procurar pistas.
2. in computing, a search performed by a user directly scanning through data or records rather than using search algorithms or query functions
Since the database search function was broken, we had to do a manual search through the files.
Como a função de busca do banco de dados estava quebrada, tivemos que fazer uma busca manual pelos arquivos.
3. a methodical examination or inspection of something by looking through it physically or systematically
A manual search of the inventory revealed several missing items.
Uma busca manual do inventário revelou vários itens desaparecidos.
In Brazil, 'busca manual' is widely understood in both everyday and professional contexts, particularly in law enforcement, inventory management, and IT support. The term became more prevalent with the rise of digital technology, as it now serves to distinguish human-conducted searches from automated ones. In the United States, the term is commonly used in technical support, legal discovery processes, and security contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a needle in a haystack (describing a difficult manual search)
to go through with a fine-tooth comb (conducting a thorough manual search)
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