originating points

[/əˈrɪdʒɪneɪtɪŋ pɔɪnts/]
nounpl: originating points
pontos de origem
1. The locations, sources, or starting places from which something begins, originates, or is derived
The originating points of the river system are in the mountains.
Os pontos de origem do sistema fluvial estão nas montanhas.
2. In logistics and transportation, the initial departure locations for shipments or journeys
All shipments must be tracked from their originating points.
Todos os envios devem ser rastreados a partir de seus pontos de origem.
3. In research or analysis, the starting positions from which data, studies, or investigations commence
The researchers identified three originating points for the disease outbreak.
Os pesquisadores identificaram três pontos de origem do surto de doença.
The term 'originating points' is widely used in Brazilian business, logistics, and academic contexts. In Brazil's logistics industry, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, this term is essential for tracking shipments and supply chain management. The phrase is used identically in Portugal and maintains the same professional and technical connotations across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
starting pointssourcesplaces of origindeparture pointsinitial locations
Antonyms / Antônimos
destinationsendpointsterminal pointsending points

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontos de origem
Most common and standard translation across Brazil
São Paulo
pontos de origem / pontos iniciais
Used in business and logistics contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pontos de origem
Standard usage in commercial and shipping industries
Portugal
pontos de origem
Identical usage; standard European Portuguese

Related Words

originsourcebeginningstarting placegenesisinception

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to square one
ground zero
from the get-go
from the word go
starting from scratch
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