manual validation

[/ˈmæn.ju.əl væl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/]
nounfemininepl: validações manuais
validação manual
1. The process of checking, verifying, or confirming the accuracy, correctness, or quality of data, documents, or systems by human inspection rather than automated tools
The company requires manual validation of all financial reports before submission.
A empresa exige validação manual de todos os relatórios financeiros antes do envio.
2. Human review and approval of information, transactions, or processes to ensure they meet specified standards or requirements
Manual validation of customer accounts was necessary to prevent fraud.
A validação manual das contas de clientes foi necessária para prevenir fraude.
3. In software development, the act of testing or verifying code, functionality, or system performance through direct human examination
Despite automated testing, manual validation by QA experts identified critical bugs.
Apesar dos testes automatizados, a validação manual por especialistas em QA identificou bugs críticos.
Manual validation is a critical concept in Brazilian business culture, particularly in banking, finance, and government sectors where compliance and accuracy are paramount. While automation is increasingly valued, manual validation remains essential for high-stakes decisions and quality control, reflecting a cultural emphasis on accountability and careful oversight. In tech startups and multinational companies in Brazil, the term is widely used in both Portuguese and English interchangeably.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
manual verificationmanual inspectionhuman reviewmanual checkinghuman validation
Antonyms / Antônimos
automatic validationautomated validationautomated verificationsystem validation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
validação manual
Standard term used in business, IT, and quality assurance contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
validação manual
Commonly used in corporate and tech industries; sometimes shortened to 'validação' in technical discussions
Rio de Janeiro
validação manual
Standard usage; may be informally called 'checagem manual' in casual contexts
Portugal
validação manual
Identical usage; occasionally 'verificação manual' is preferred in some contexts

Related Words

validation processquality assuranceverificationapproval workflowdata integritycompliance check

Related Idioms & Phrases

hands-on validation
eyes-on review
sign-off process
rubber-stamp approval
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