Example: A pesquisa mostrou que muitas pessoas gostam de música.
Definition
"A pesquisa" refers to the systematic investigation or study conducted to discover facts, gather information, or reach new conclusions. It often involves collecting and analyzing data, as in the example phrase where "a pesquisa" showed that many people like music.
The word "a pesquisa" comes from the Portuguese verb 'pesquisar,' meaning to search or investigate. Its roots trace back to the Latin 'perquirere,' which means to seek thoroughly. Did you know? The term originally implied a careful and detailed search, much like modern scientific investigation.
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