extensive document

[ɪkˈstɛnsɪv ˈdɑːkjəmənt]
nounpl: extensive documents
documento extenso
1. a long, detailed, and comprehensive written or printed material containing substantial information on a subject
The legal team prepared an extensive document outlining all contract terms and conditions.
A equipe jurídica preparou um documento extenso detalhando todos os termos e condições do contrato.
2. a formal written record or report that covers a subject in great depth and breadth
The research project resulted in an extensive document spanning over 200 pages.
O projeto de pesquisa resultou em um documento extenso com mais de 200 páginas.
In Brazilian business and legal contexts, extensive documents are highly valued for transparency and formality. In the USA, there is often tension between the desire for comprehensive documentation and the preference for concise, executive summaries. In Portugal, formal documentation tends to be equally detailed but may be organized differently than in Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
comprehensive documentdetailed documentlengthy documentthorough documentsubstantial document
Antonyms / Antônimos
brief documentshort documentconcise documentminimal document

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
documento extenso
most common and neutral form used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
documento minucioso
emphasizes detailed nature rather than length
São Paulo
documento abrangente
often preferred in business and legal contexts
Portugal
documento abrangente / documento pormenorizado
Portuguese usage tends toward 'abrangente' in formal contexts

Related Words

documentationmanuscriptreportcontractspecificationwhite papermemorandum

Related Idioms & Phrases

a tome of information
a paper trail
a mountain of paperwork
reading the fine print
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