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brief examination
[/briːf ɪɡˈzæmɪneɪʃən/]
noun
pl: brief examinations
exame breve
1.
A short or cursory inspection or review of something
After a brief examination of the document, the lawyer concluded it was authentic.
Após um exame breve do documento, o advogado concluiu que era autêntico.
2.
A quick medical or physical inspection
The doctor performed a brief examination before prescribing medication.
O médico realizou um exame breve antes de prescrever medicação.
3.
A short test or assessment
The students took a brief examination on the chapter they studied.
Os estudantes realizaram um exame breve sobre o capítulo que estudaram.
NYC Slang
quick once-over
Synonyms
quick inspection
cursory review
quick assessment
superficial inspection
glance
short inspection
Antonyms
thorough examination
comprehensive review
detailed inspection
in-depth analysis
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
exame breve
Standard usage in medical and academic contexts
São Paulo
exame rápido
Common alternative in informal speech
Portugal
exame breve
Standard usage consistent with Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
give something the once-over
take a look-see
a cursory glance
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