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deliberate work

[/dɪˈlɪbərət wɜrk/]
noun phrasepl: deliberate works
trabalho deliberado
1. Work or labor that is done intentionally, carefully, and with full consciousness of purpose; work performed with deliberation and thoughtfulness
The restoration of the painting required deliberate work over several months.
A restauração do quadro exigiu trabalho deliberado ao longo de vários meses.
2. Work that is performed methodically and without haste, emphasizing quality and precision
His deliberate work on the manuscript showed great attention to detail.
Seu trabalho deliberado no manuscrito demonstrou grande atenção aos detalhes.
Synonyms
intentional workcareful workmethodical workconscientious workpainstaking workmeticulous work
Antonyms
careless workhasty worknegligent worksloppy workreckless work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho deliberado
Standard usage; also 'trabalho cuidadoso' or 'trabalho metódico'
São Paulo
trabalho deliberado
Formal and technical contexts
Portugal
trabalho deliberado
Standard usage; may also use 'trabalho consciencioso'

Related Idioms & Phrases

labor of love
painstaking effort
take one's time
work with precision
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