unselected collection
[/ˌʌnsɪˈlɛktɪd kəˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: unselected collections
coleção não selecionada
1. A group of items, objects, or materials that have not been chosen, filtered, or organized according to specific criteria
The museum's unselected collection includes thousands of artifacts still awaiting cataloging and appraisal.
A coleção não selecionada do museu inclui milhares de artefatos ainda aguardando catalogação e avaliação.
2. In data management or digital contexts, a set of data or files that have not been filtered or curated
The researchers worked with the unselected collection of survey responses before applying their filtering criteria.
Os pesquisadores trabalharam com a coleção não selecionada de respostas de pesquisa antes de aplicar seus critérios de filtro.
3. A compilation or assemblage of items in their raw or original state without curation
The archive contains an unselected collection of documents from the 19th century.
O arquivo contém uma coleção não selecionada de documentos do século XIX.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese museums, libraries, and academic institutions when referring to collections that require further organization and appraisal. In Brazil, it's particularly relevant in discussions about cultural heritage preservation and archival management. The concept reflects the reality of many institutions that hold extensive materials awaiting professional curation.
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