Estruturada

Estruturada is the feminine form of the Portuguese adjective estruturado, used to indicate that something has been organized or arranged according to a defined structure. The word derives from estrutura (structure) with the suffix -ada and is commonly employed to describe processes, plans, data, or systems that exhibit a clear, intentional organization.

The term is widely used across different domains without referring to a single formal concept. In information technology and data management, dados estruturados are information stored in a predefined model, such as relational databases or structured formats, enabling efficient querying and processing. By contrast, dados não estruturados refer to information without a fixed data model, like free text, images, or multimedia. In research and evaluation, entrevistas estruturadas are interviews that follow a fixed set of questions, while metodologia estruturada denotes procedures built around a defined sequence of steps. In education and project planning, curricula, plans, or workflows described as estruturadas emphasize explicit objectives, roles, and sequencing.

As a descriptive term, estruturada conveys organization and coherence rather than a particular discipline. It can describe physical arrangements, textual or informational organization, or methodological rigor. The word is routinely used in both formal and informal contexts to contrast with less organized or unstructured alternatives.