file review

[/faɪl rɪˈvjuː/]
nounpl: file reviews
revisão de arquivo
1. A systematic examination or inspection of documents, records, or files to verify accuracy, completeness, or compliance with standards
The audit team conducted a thorough file review to ensure all documentation was properly maintained.
A equipe de auditoria conduziu uma revisão minuciosa de arquivo para garantir que toda a documentação fosse adequadamente mantida.
2. A process in legal or professional contexts where case files, client records, or project documents are examined for quality assurance
Before submitting the contract, a file review by the legal department is mandatory.
Antes de enviar o contrato, uma revisão de arquivo pelo departamento jurídico é obrigatória.
3. In software or development contexts, the examination of data files or project documentation during quality control
The file review revealed several missing metadata entries in the database.
A revisão de arquivo revelou várias entradas de metadados ausentes no banco de dados.
File review is a standard procedural term used extensively in Brazilian and American corporate, legal, and governmental settings. In Brazil, it is commonly part of compliance and quality assurance processes in both public and private sectors. The term reflects professional standardization and is particularly important in sectors like banking, law, healthcare, and auditing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
document reviewfile inspectionrecords examinationaudit reviewfile check
Antonyms / Antônimos
file creationfile archival

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
revisão de arquivo
Most common usage in business and legal contexts
General Brazilian
análise de arquivo
Alternative, slightly more formal variant
São Paulo
revisão de arquivos
Often used in plural form in corporate environments
Portugal
revisão de ficheiro
European Portuguese uses 'ficheiro' instead of 'arquivo'

Related Words

auditinspectiondocumentationcomplianceverificationquality assurance

Related Idioms & Phrases

to conduct a file review
file review process
comprehensive file review
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