far-reaching search

[fɑr ˈriːtʃɪŋ sɜrtʃ]
noun phrasepl: far-reaching searches
busca abrangente
1. An extensive, comprehensive search that covers a wide area, scope, or range of possibilities
The police conducted a far-reaching search for the missing person across three states.
A polícia realizou uma busca abrangente pela pessoa desaparecida em três estados.
2. An investigation or inquiry that has extensive implications or effects
The company initiated a far-reaching search for cost-cutting measures.
A empresa iniciou uma busca abrangente de medidas para redução de custos.
3. A thorough examination or exploration with significant scope and depth
Scientists conducted a far-reaching search for new renewable energy sources.
Os cientistas realizaram uma busca abrangente por novas fontes de energia renovável.
In Brazilian business and legal contexts, 'busca abrangente' is frequently used in formal documents and official communications. In the USA, 'far-reaching search' often implies thorough investigative journalism or law enforcement procedures. The term reflects the importance placed on comprehensive investigations in both cultures, though American usage may emphasize speed and efficiency while Brazilian usage may emphasize completeness.
NYC Slang
deep dive search
Synonyms / Sinônimos
extensive searchcomprehensive searchwidespread searchthorough searchbroad search
Antonyms / Antônimos
limited searchnarrow searchlocalized searchsuperficial search

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
busca abrangente
Most common translation in Brazil
São Paulo
busca abrangente / busca de longo alcance
Both terms used in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
busca ampla
Common in informal speech
Portugal
busca abrangente / pesquisa de grande alcance
Formal contexts prefer 'pesquisa'

Related Words

investigationinquiryexaminationexplorationquestpursuit

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave no stone unturned
search high and low
cast a wide net
pull out all the stops
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