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practical search

[PRAK-ti-kul SURCH]
nounpl: practical searches
busca prática
1. A search or investigation focused on real-world, tangible results rather than theoretical considerations; an empirical approach to finding solutions
The team conducted a practical search for cost-effective alternatives to reduce expenses.
A equipe realizou uma busca prática por alternativas economicamente viáveis para reduzir despesas.
2. In legal contexts, a physical search of a person or premises conducted to locate evidence or contraband
The police carried out a practical search of the suspect's residence.
A polícia realizou uma busca prática na residência do suspeito.
Synonyms
hands-on searchempirical searchfield searchconcrete search
Antonyms
theoretical searchabstract searchhypothetical search

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
busca prática
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
pesquisa prática
Preferred in European Portuguese contexts
São Paulo
busca prática
Common in business and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

put theory into practice
ground-level investigation
hands-on approach
no stone unturned
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