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comprehensive examination

[/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: comprehensive examinations
exame abrangente
1. A thorough and detailed examination or assessment that covers all relevant aspects or areas of a subject
The doctor performed a comprehensive examination to check the patient's overall health.
O médico realizou um exame abrangente para verificar a saúde geral do paciente.
2. In academic contexts, a final examination that tests knowledge across the entire course or curriculum
Students must pass the comprehensive examination to complete their degree program.
Os alunos devem passar no exame abrangente para concluir seu programa de graduação.
3. A complete inspection or review covering all significant details
The audit included a comprehensive examination of all financial records.
A auditoria incluiu um exame abrangente de todos os registros financeiros.
Synonyms
thorough examinationcomplete assessmentfull inspectiondetailed reviewexhaustive check
Antonyms
cursory examinationsuperficial checkpartial assessmentlimited review

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exame abrangente
most common usage
General Brazilian
exame completo
alternative, emphasizing completeness
São Paulo
avaliação integral
used in institutional and medical contexts
Portugal
exame abrangente
standard usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
exame exaustivo
emphasizes thoroughness

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave no stone unturned
cover all the bases
go the whole nine yards
top to bottom inspection
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