migration path
[maɪˈɡreɪʃən pæθ]
nounpl: migration paths
caminho de migração
1. The specific route or trajectory taken by migrating animals, typically birds or marine species, during their seasonal movement between breeding and wintering grounds
The Arctic tern follows an extraordinary migration path spanning nearly 45,000 miles annually.
O trinta-réis ártico segue um caminho de migração extraordinário que abrange quase 45 mil quilômetros anualmente.
2. In technology and software development, the planned sequence of steps to transfer data, systems, or users from one platform or version to another
The company established a clear migration path for upgrading its legacy system to the cloud infrastructure.
A empresa estabeleceu um caminho de migração claro para atualizar seu sistema legado para a infraestrutura em nuvem.
3. In immigration context, the documented or undocumented route taken by people moving from one country to another
Researchers studied the migration path of refugees fleeing the conflict zone.
Pesquisadores estudaram o caminho de migração de refugiados fugindo da zona de conflito.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'migration path' is primarily used in academic, scientific, and technological contexts. In the USA, the term is widely used across wildlife conservation discussions and increasingly in corporate technology transitions. The concept reflects growing awareness of both animal conservation and digital transformation in modern society.
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