pesquisa

[pɛʃ.ki.ˈza]

nounfemininepl: pesquisas

research

1. systematic investigation or study into a subject or topic

She conducted research on climate change.

Ela realizou pesquisa sobre mudanças climáticas.

2. a survey or inquiry to gather information or opinions

The company conducted a market research survey.

A empresa realizou uma pesquisa de mercado.

3. the act of searching or looking for something

The police began their search for the missing person.

A polícia iniciou a pesquisa pela pessoa desaparecida.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

pesquisa

most common usage; widely used in academic and commercial contexts

São Paulo

pesquisa

standard usage, particularly in business and academia

Rio de Janeiro

pesquisa

standard usage across all contexts

Portugal

pesquisa

less common; 'investigação' or 'estudo' often preferred; 'pesquisa' may also mean 'search' in computing contexts

pesquisa de mercado - market research

pesquisa de opinião - opinion poll

fazer pesquisa - to conduct research

pesquisa científica - scientific research

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