1. A search operation conducted at regular intervals or specific time periods
The police conducted periodic searches of the neighborhood to ensure public safety.
A polícia realizou buscas periódicas no bairro para garantir a segurança pública.
2. In computing and information retrieval, a systematic search performed repeatedly at set intervals
The system performs periodic searches of the database to update the index.
O sistema realiza buscas periódicas do banco de dados para atualizar o índice.
3. A legal procedure where authorities search property or premises at recurring intervals
Periodic searches were authorized under the court order.
Buscas periódicas foram autorizadas sob ordem judicial.