detailed records

[/dɪˈteɪld ˈrekərdz/]
noun phrase
registros detalhados
1. comprehensive written or documented accounts that include specific information, facts, and particulars about a subject, event, or transaction
The accountant maintained detailed records of all company expenses throughout the fiscal year.
O contador mantinha registros detalhados de todas as despesas da empresa ao longo do ano fiscal.
2. thorough documentation with extensive information preserved for reference, verification, or legal purposes
Hospitals are required to keep detailed records of patient treatments and medications.
Os hospitais são obrigados a manter registros detalhados dos tratamentos e medicamentos dos pacientes.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, maintaining detailed records is essential for legal compliance, financial transparency, and auditing purposes. In Brazil, this practice is particularly important for tax compliance with the Receita Federal (Brazilian Tax Authority). In the USA, detailed records are critical for SEC compliance and litigation protection. The phrase reflects professional standards and legal requirements across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
comprehensive recordsthorough documentationcomplete accountsmeticulous recordsextensive files
Antonyms / Antônimos
vague recordsincomplete documentationsummary recordsbrief notessuperficial accounts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
registros detalhados
standard formal usage in business and administrative contexts
São Paulo
registros minuciosos
alternative formal term emphasizing meticulous attention to detail
Rio de Janeiro
registros completos
emphasizes comprehensiveness rather than minute detail
Portugal
registos detalhados
Portuguese spelling variation; commonly used in legal and administrative documentation

Related Words

documentationarchivesfilestranscriptloginventoryledgerdatabase

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep detailed records
maintain detailed records
for the record
on record
paper trail
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