detailed notes

[/ˈdiːteɪld noʊts/]
noun phrase
anotações detalhadas
1. written records containing comprehensive information with thorough explanations and specific particulars
The student took detailed notes during the lecture to prepare for the exam.
O estudante fez anotações detalhadas durante a aula para se preparar para a prova.
2. carefully documented information with precise facts, observations, or descriptions
The investigator compiled detailed notes of the crime scene for the report.
O investigador compilou anotações detalhadas da cena do crime para o relatório.
3. extensive written commentary or annotations providing in-depth analysis
The professor provided detailed notes on the manuscript's historical significance.
O professor forneceu anotações detalhadas sobre a significância histórica do manuscrito.
In both American and Brazilian educational contexts, taking detailed notes is emphasized as a critical study skill. In corporate environments, detailed notes are essential for accountability and documentation. Brazilian business culture values detailed records for compliance and audit purposes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
comprehensive notesthorough notesin-depth notesextensive notesannotated notes
Antonyms / Antônimos
brief notessketchy notesvague notescursory notesrough notes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
anotações detalhadas
Most common term used in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
anotações pormenorizadas
More formal alternative, commonly used in legal and business settings
Rio de Janeiro
anotações minuciosas
Emphasizes meticulousness and careful attention to detail
Portugal
notas detalhadas
Portuguese preference for 'notas' instead of 'anotações'

Related Words

documentationannotationtranscriptionmemorandumrecordminutes

Related Idioms & Phrases

take detailed notes
compare detailed notes (to exchange information thoroughly)
for the record (often accompanied by detailed notes)
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