A pesquisa
Example: A pesquisa revelou dados importantes sobre o comportamento dos consumidores.
Definition
"A pesquisa" refers to the systematic investigation or study conducted to discover facts, gather information, or analyze data, often used in academic, scientific, or marketing contexts. For example, "A pesquisa revelou dados importantes sobre o comportamento dos consumidores" means the research revealed important data about consumer behavior.
Etymology
The term "a pesquisa" comes from the Portuguese verb 'pesquisar,' which means to search or investigate. It is derived from the Late Latin 'perquirere,' combining 'per-' meaning thoroughly and 'quaerere' meaning to seek. Did you know? The root 'quaerere' also gave rise to the English word 'query,' highlighting the shared concept of seeking information.
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