elaborate notes

[ɪˈlæbərət noʊts]
noun phrasepl: elaborate notes
notas detalhadas
1. Written or recorded information that is detailed, thorough, and comprehensive with extensive explanations and descriptions
The professor provided elaborate notes covering all the key concepts from the lecture.
O professor forneceu notas detalhadas cobrindo todos os conceitos-chave da aula.
2. Extensive annotations or marginalia that provide in-depth commentary or clarification on a subject
She took elaborate notes during the conference to ensure she captured every important detail.
Ela fez notas detalhadas durante a conferência para garantir que capturasse todos os detalhes importantes.
3. Carefully crafted written explanations with ornate or intricate detail
His elaborate notes on the historical document revealed layers of meaning previously overlooked.
Suas notas detalhadas sobre o documento histórico revelaram camadas de significado anteriormente ignoradas.
In academic and professional contexts in Brazil and the USA, taking 'elaborate notes' is viewed as a sign of diligence and thoroughness. This practice is particularly valued in higher education, where comprehensive note-taking is seen as essential for learning and exam preparation. The term reflects cultural emphasis on documentation and detailed record-keeping in formal settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
comprehensive notesdetailed notesthorough notesextensive notesin-depth notes
Antonyms / Antônimos
brief notesscanty notessparse notesminimal notes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
notas detalhadas
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
notas bem explicadas
More colloquial phrasing emphasizing clarity
São Paulo
anotações extensas
More formal business and academic usage
Portugal
notas pormenorizadas
Portuguese preference for 'pormenorizadas' over 'detalhadas'

Related Words

annotationscommentarydocumentationtranscriptionoutlinesummary

Related Idioms & Phrases

take elaborate notes
compare elaborate notes with someone
elaborate notes for the record
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