secondary record
[ˈsɛkənderi ˈrɛkɔrd]
nounpl: secondary records
registro secundário
1. A document or file that contains information derived from or based on primary sources, used as supporting evidence or reference material
The researcher consulted secondary records to verify the historical timeline.
O pesquisador consultou registros secundários para verificar a cronologia histórica.
2. In archival and information management, a copy or derivative record created from original documentation
Secondary records are maintained in the database for backup and reference purposes.
Registros secundários são mantidos no banco de dados para fins de backup e referência.
3. In legal contexts, evidence or documentation that is not the original source but supports or corroborates primary evidence
The court accepted secondary records as supporting documentation for the case.
O tribunal aceitou registros secundários como documentação de apoio para o caso.
In Brazil, the concept of secondary records is important in academic research and legal proceedings, where proper documentation and archival practices are essential. In the USA, secondary records are fundamental to historical research and legal discovery processes, often distinguished clearly from primary sources in academic and professional contexts.
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