representative part
[/ˌrepɪˈzɛntətɪv pɑːrt/]
nounpl: representative parts
parte representativa
1. A portion or section of something that is typical of or stands for the whole; a sample or specimen that exhibits the characteristics of the entire entity
The jury selected a representative part of the population to ensure fair judgment.
O júri selecionou uma parte representativa da população para garantir um julgamento justo.
2. In law, a portion of an estate or property that reflects the composition or value of the whole
The appraiser examined a representative part of the inventory before valuing the entire collection.
O avaliador examinou uma parte representativa do inventário antes de avaliar toda a coleção.
3. In statistics and research, a subset selected to accurately reflect the characteristics of a larger population
The study used a representative part of the market to forecast consumer behavior.
O estudo usou uma parte representativa do mercado para prever o comportamento do consumidor.
This term is primarily used in formal, legal, statistical, and academic contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, it is frequently employed in legal proceedings, market research, and scientific studies to describe portions that adequately reflect larger populations or entities.
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