documentation review
[/ˌdɒkjuˈmenteɪʃən rɪˈvjuː/]
nounpl: documentation reviews
revisão de documentação
1. A systematic examination and evaluation of written records, files, or technical documents to verify accuracy, completeness, compliance, and quality
The documentation review revealed several errors in the software specifications.
A revisão de documentação revelou vários erros nas especificações do software.
2. In legal or compliance contexts, the careful inspection of documents to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and standards
Before submission, a thorough documentation review is mandatory for all audit reports.
Antes da apresentação, uma revisão de documentação minuciosa é obrigatória para todos os relatórios de auditoria.
3. In project management, the process of examining project documents to assess their quality and alignment with project objectives
The team conducted a documentation review to ensure all deliverables were properly recorded.
A equipe realizou uma revisão de documentação para garantir que todos os entregáveis fossem devidamente registrados.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and American business, legal, and IT environments. In Brazil, it's particularly prevalent in multinational corporations, government agencies, and financial institutions. The practice reflects the importance placed on compliance and quality control in formal organizational structures, both in the USA and Brazil.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under the microscope (when documentation receives intense scrutiny)
going through with a fine-tooth comb (when reviewing documentation very carefully)
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