query construction

[ˈkwɪri kənˈstrʌkʃən]
nounpl: query constructions
construção de consulta
1. The process of building or formulating a database query or search request using specific syntax and logical operators
Proper query construction is essential for retrieving accurate results from the database.
A construção de consulta apropriada é essencial para recuperar resultados precisos do banco de dados.
2. The act of combining search terms, filters, and parameters to create an effective search statement
The developer focused on query construction to optimize the system's search performance.
O desenvolvedor se concentrou na construção de consulta para otimizar o desempenho da busca do sistema.
3. In linguistics and information retrieval, the structural assembly of question or command statements
Query construction in natural language processing involves breaking down user intent into machine-readable format.
A construção de consulta no processamento de linguagem natural envolve decompor a intenção do usuário em formato legível por máquina.
This is a specialized technical term used primarily in computing, database management, and information technology sectors in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the globalized nature of software development where English terminology is often adopted directly in Portuguese-speaking countries, though Portuguese equivalents are increasingly standardized in formal documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
query formulationquery compositionsearch query buildingstatement construction
Antonyms / Antônimos
query deconstructionquery simplification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
construção de consulta
Standard term used in technical and academic contexts
São Paulo
construção de consulta
Commonly used in tech industry and IT companies
Rio de Janeiro
construção de consulta
Technical term used in software development contexts
Portugal
construção de pergunta de pesquisa
Alternative phrasing sometimes used; 'construção de consulta' also accepted

Related Words

SQLdatabase querysearch syntaxboolean operatorsquery optimizationquery parsingparameter binding

Related Idioms & Phrases

building a query from scratch
refining query construction
best practices in query construction
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