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close scrutiny

[/kloʊs ˈskruːtəni/]
noun phrase
escrutínio minucioso
1. careful and detailed examination or inspection of something
The contract came under close scrutiny before being signed.
O contrato foi submetido a um escrutínio minucioso antes de ser assinado.
2. thorough investigation or critical observation of someone's actions or behavior
Her financial records came under close scrutiny during the audit.
Seus registros financeiros foram submetidos a um escrutínio minucioso durante a auditoria.
Synonyms
careful examinationthorough inspectionmeticulous reviewdetailed analysiscritical examination
Antonyms
superficial glancecursory reviewcasual observationnegligent oversight

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escrutínio minucioso
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
análise rigorosa
alternative expression commonly used
São Paulo
exame detalhado
business and formal contexts
Portugal
exame minucioso
preferred in European Portuguese contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the microscope
under the spotlight
come under fire
put under the magnifying glass
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