documented description

[ˈdɒk.ju.men.tɪd dɪˈskrip.ʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: documented descriptions / descrições documentadas
descrição documentada
1. A detailed account or representation of something that is supported by official records, evidence, or written proof
The architect provided a documented description of the building's structural specifications.
O arquiteto forneceu uma descrição documentada das especificações estruturais do edifício.
2. An official or formal explanation of something with accompanying documentation to verify its accuracy
A documented description of the incident was submitted to the insurance company.
Uma descrição documentada do incidente foi submetida à companhia de seguros.
3. In technical or scientific contexts, a systematic account with supporting evidence or references
The research paper included a documented description of the experimental procedures.
O artigo de pesquisa incluía uma descrição documentada dos procedimentos experimentais.
This term is commonly used in formal, legal, technical, and administrative contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian business culture, documented descriptions are essential for compliance and are often required for official records and government submissions. In the USA, this phrase is prevalent in insurance, legal, medical, and technical documentation practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
detailed accountverified descriptionformal documentationdocumented reportsubstantiated account
Antonyms / Antônimos
undocumented descriptionunverified accountvague descriptionundisclosed information

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
descrição documentada
Standard usage in formal and technical contexts
São Paulo
descrição documentada
Commonly used in business and legal documentation
Rio de Janeiro
descrição documentada
Standard usage in government and institutional contexts
Portugal
descrição documentada
Identical usage; formal and technical terminology is consistent across Portuguese-speaking countries

Related Words

documentationevidencedescriptionrecordattestationverification

Related Idioms & Phrases

put it in writing
back it up with evidence
on the record
paper trail
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