research materials

[ˈrɪsɜːrtʃ məˈtɪriəlz]
nounpl: research materials
materiais de pesquisa
1. Books, documents, data, sources, or other resources used to gather information for a research project or study
The university library provides access to numerous research materials for students.
A biblioteca universitária fornece acesso a numerosos materiais de pesquisa para estudantes.
2. Physical or digital items collected and organized to support academic or scientific investigation
She gathered research materials from archives and online databases for her dissertation.
Ela reuniu materiais de pesquisa de arquivos e bancos de dados online para sua dissertação.
3. Equipment, instruments, or substances used in experimental or laboratory research
The lab ordered new research materials including chemicals and apparatus.
O laboratório pediu novos materiais de pesquisa, incluindo produtos químicos e equipamentos.
In Brazilian academic culture, 'materiais de pesquisa' is essential terminology in universities, research institutes (like CNPq-supported centers), and corporate R&D departments. The term reflects Brazil's growing emphasis on scientific research and development. In the USA, research materials are fundamental to the academic tradition and are heavily integrated into library systems and digital repositories.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
research resourcessource materialsreference materialsresearch dataresearch documents

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
materiais de pesquisa
Most common and widely used term across Brazil
São Paulo
materiais de pesquisa / recursos de pesquisa
Both terms used equally in academic and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
materiais de pesquisa
Standard usage in universities and research institutions
Portugal
materiais de investigação
Portuguese European variant uses 'investigação' instead of 'pesquisa'

Related Words

researchbibliographydocumentationsourcesarchivesdatabases

Related Idioms & Phrases

to gather research materials
to access research materials
primary research materials
secondary research materials
archival research materials
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