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examine thoroughly

[ɪɡˈzæmɪn ˈθʌrəli]
verb phrase
examinar minuciosamente
1. to inspect or investigate something in great detail and with careful attention
The doctor will examine thoroughly to ensure nothing is missed.
O médico examinará minuciosamente para garantir que nada seja perdido.
2. to study or analyze all aspects of a subject comprehensively
We need to examine thoroughly all the evidence before reaching a conclusion.
Precisamos examinar minuciosamente todas as provas antes de tirar uma conclusão.
Synonyms
scrutinizeinspect carefullyanalyze in detailinvestigate comprehensivelylook closely atstudy carefully
Antonyms
glance overskimignoreoverlookdisregard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
examinar minuciosamente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
revistar a fundo
Alternative colloquial expression
Rio de Janeiro
examinar tudo direitinho
More informal, colloquial variant
Portugal
examinar pormenorizadamente
Preferred formal usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave no stone unturned
go over with a fine-tooth comb
examine from top to bottom
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