reverse analysis
[/rɪˈvɜːrs əˈnæləsɪs/]
nounpl: reverse analyses
análise reversa
1. A method of analysis that works backwards from a result, outcome, or product to determine the processes, components, or causes that led to it
The engineers performed a reverse analysis of the competitor's product to understand its design principles.
Os engenheiros realizaram uma análise reversa do produto do concorrente para compreender seus princípios de design.
2. In forensics or investigations, examining evidence or outcomes to trace back to their origin or cause
The detective used reverse analysis to work backwards from the crime scene to identify the perpetrator's route.
O detetive usou análise reversa para rastrear o percurso do perpetrador a partir da cena do crime.
3. In programming and cybersecurity, the process of examining compiled code or software to understand its functionality and logic
Security researchers performed reverse analysis on the malware to identify its vulnerabilities.
Pesquisadores de segurança realizaram análise reversa do malware para identificar suas vulnerabilidades.
The term 'reverse analysis' is predominantly used in technical, academic, and business environments in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it has gained particular prominence in the tech industry (especially in São Paulo) and is frequently used in software development, competitive intelligence, and forensic investigations. The English term is often adopted directly in Portuguese technical contexts, particularly in IT companies and research institutions.
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