visual survey
[ˈvɪʒuəl ˈsɜːrveɪ]
nounpl: visual surveys
inspeção visual
1. A systematic examination or assessment of something using sight or visual observation, often conducted to evaluate condition, safety, or feasibility
The engineer performed a visual survey of the building's structural damage after the earthquake.
O engenheiro realizou uma inspeção visual dos danos estruturais do edifício após o terremoto.
2. A research method that gathers data by observing and recording visual information about a subject or environment
A visual survey of the archaeological site revealed artifacts dating back centuries.
Uma inspeção visual do sítio arqueológico revelou artefatos com séculos de idade.
3. A non-invasive inspection technique using observation to assess quality, defects, or conditions without specialized equipment
The quality control team conducted a visual survey of the manufactured products.
A equipe de controle de qualidade realizou uma inspeção visual dos produtos fabricados.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'visual survey' is commonly used in construction, engineering, quality control, and insurance industries. 'Vistoria visual' is the preferred term in legal and real estate contexts, particularly when assessing property conditions for contracts. In industrial settings, companies often conduct routine visual surveys as part of preventive maintenance protocols.
Related Idioms & Phrases
at first glance / à primeira vista
what you see is what you get / o que se vê é o que se tem
to keep a watchful eye / manter um olho atento
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