systematic collections

[ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk kəˈlɛkʃənz]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
coleções sistemáticas
1. organized assemblies of items, specimens, or data arranged according to a structured method or classification system
The museum houses systematic collections of fossils organized by geological period.
O museu abriga coleções sistemáticas de fósseis organizadas por período geológico.
2. in scientific contexts, carefully curated groups of specimens following standardized protocols for documentation and preservation
Systematic collections of botanical specimens help researchers identify plant species.
Coleções sistemáticas de espécimes botânicos ajudam pesquisadores a identificar espécies de plantas.
3. methodical accumulation of data or information following established procedures
The research team conducted systematic collections of survey responses from 1000 participants.
A equipe de pesquisa realizou coletas sistemáticas de respostas de pesquisa de 1000 participantes.
This term is prevalent in Brazilian and Portuguese academic, scientific, and curatorial contexts. Museums, universities, and research institutions frequently use this terminology when describing their archival practices and specimen management. The concept reflects institutional emphasis on organization and scientific methodology in preservation and study.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
organized collectionsmethodical assembliesstructured repositoriescurated collectionsclassified assemblages
Antonyms / Antônimos
random collectionshaphazard assembliesdisorganized accumulationsunsystematic gatherings

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
coleções sistemáticas
standard usage in academic and scientific contexts
Portugal
coleções sistemáticas
identical usage; commonly used in museums and research institutions
Brazil - São Paulo
acervos sistemáticos
alternative term frequently used in museum and cultural institutions
Brazil - Rio de Janeiro
coleções metódicas
variant emphasizing the methodical nature of organization

Related Words

taxonomycatalogingarchivalspecimen managementdata organizationclassification systemscuratorial practices

Related Idioms & Phrases

to build systematic collections - construir coleções sistemáticas
systematic collections of evidence - coleções sistemáticas de evidências
maintain systematic collections - manter coleções sistemáticas
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