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practical observations

[PRAK-ti-kul ob-zur-VAY-shunz]
noun
observações práticas
1. Empirical notes or remarks based on actual experience, direct experience, or real-world application rather than theory
The engineer made practical observations about the machine's performance during testing.
O engenheiro fez observações práticas sobre o desempenho da máquina durante os testes.
2. Concrete findings or comments derived from hands-on work or field study
Based on my practical observations in the laboratory, the experiment requires better temperature control.
Com base nas minhas observações práticas em laboratório, o experimento requer melhor controle de temperatura.
3. Useful insights gained through doing something rather than studying it theoretically
Her practical observations from years of teaching improved the curriculum significantly.
Suas observações práticas de anos de ensino melhoraram significativamente o currículo.
Synonyms
empirical observationsfield noteshands-on observationsreal-world findingsexperiential remarks
Antonyms
theoretical observationsabstract observationshypothetical remarks

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observações práticas
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
observações práticas
Common in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
observações práticas
Frequently used in business and industrial settings
Portugal
observações práticas
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning by doing
ground-level insights
real-world experience
seeing is believing
from the trenches
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