nounfemininepl: sondagens
survey; sounding; probe
1. A poll or questionnaire designed to gather opinions or information from a sample population
The survey showed that most people support the new policy.
A sondagem mostrou que a maioria das pessoas apoia a nova política.
2. The act of probing or exploring to gather information; investigation
The doctor performed a sounding to check the patient's condition.
O médico realizou uma sondagem para verificar o estado do paciente.
3. In geology or drilling, the process of boring into the earth to take samples or measure depth
Geological sounding revealed mineral deposits beneath the surface.
A sondagem geológica revelou depósitos minerais sob a superfície.
4. A tentative inquiry or test to gauge someone's opinion or reaction
He made a sounding to see if she was interested in the project.
Ele fez uma sondagem para ver se ela estava interessada no projeto.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fazer uma sondagem de opinião - to conduct an opinion poll
sondagem eleitoral - electoral survey
sondagem de mercado - market research
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