source of information
[/sɔːrs əv ɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: sources of information
fonte de informação
1. A person, document, website, or other medium from which information is obtained or derived
The newspaper was my primary source of information about the scandal.
O jornal foi minha principal fonte de informação sobre o escândalo.
2. An origin or point of reference used to gather knowledge on a particular subject
Academic journals serve as reliable sources of information for researchers.
Periódicos acadêmicos servem como fontes de informação confiáveis para pesquisadores.
3. Any entity that provides data, facts, or intelligence
Social media has become a major source of information for many people.
As redes sociais tornaram-se uma importante fonte de informação para muitas pessoas.
In Brazil, the concept of 'fonte de informação' (source of information) is increasingly important in discussions about media literacy and combating fake news (notícias falsas). Both Brazilian and Portuguese media outlets emphasize the importance of identifying reliable sources, particularly in the context of social media. In the USA and English-speaking cultures, this phrase is fundamental to academic integrity, journalism ethics, and information verification practices.
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