manual selections

[ˈmæn.ju.əl səˈlek.ʃənz]
nounpl: manual selections
seleções manuais
1. The process of choosing or picking items individually by hand rather than using an automated system
The company uses manual selections to ensure quality control in their manufacturing process.
A empresa usa seleções manuais para garantir controle de qualidade em seu processo de fabricação.
2. In computing, the act of selecting data, files, or options through direct user interaction without automation
Manual selections in the spreadsheet allow users to highlight specific cells for analysis.
As seleções manuais na planilha permitem que os usuários destaquem células específicas para análise.
3. In retail or warehousing, the physical picking of items from inventory by workers
Manual selections have become less common since the introduction of automated picking systems.
As seleções manuais tornaram-se menos comuns desde a introdução de sistemas de picking automatizados.
In Brazil, 'seleções manuais' is commonly used in industrial, retail, and technology sectors. The term reflects the ongoing tension between manual labor and automation in Brazilian manufacturing and logistics industries, which are increasingly adopting automated systems while maintaining quality control through manual verification processes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hand-pickingmanual pickingindividual selectiondirect selection
Antonyms / Antônimos
automated selectionautomatic selectionbatch selectionalgorithmic selection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seleções manuais
Standard term used in business, technology, and industrial contexts across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
seleções manuais
Common usage in retail and logistics sectors
São Paulo
seleções manuais
Frequently used in manufacturing and IT industries
Portugal
seleções manuais
Same term used, though 'escolha manual' may be preferred in some contexts

Related Words

selectionmanual processpick-and-placeuser inputcuration

Related Idioms & Phrases

hand-picked selection
cherry-picking
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