supporting finding
[/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ ˈfaɪndɪŋ/]
nounpl: supporting findings
achado de suporte / descoberta de apoio
1. A secondary or corroborating discovery, observation, or conclusion that provides evidence or validation for a primary finding in research, auditing, or investigation
The supporting finding confirmed that the initial hypothesis was correct.
O achado de suporte confirmou que a hipótese inicial estava correta.
2. In audit or forensic contexts, an additional piece of evidence that reinforces or substantiates the main conclusions
The auditor documented several supporting findings that backed up the major audit issue.
O auditor documentou diversos achados de suporte que comprovaram a questão de auditoria principal.
3. Data or information that provides auxiliary support to a primary research result or legal claim
Multiple supporting findings from different laboratories validated the research team's conclusion.
Múltiplos achados de suporte de diferentes laboratórios validaram a conclusão da equipe de pesquisa.
This term is predominantly used in formal professional, academic, and audit contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It reflects the structured, evidence-based approach common in research, financial audits, and legal proceedings. The term is particularly prevalent in corporate governance, scientific research, and internal audit reports where findings are ranked by importance and supporting evidence is crucial for credibility.
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