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fill in meticulously

[fɪl ɪn məˈtɪkjələsli]
verb phrase
preencher minuciosamente
1. to complete a form, document, or space with careful attention to detail and accuracy
Please fill in the application form meticulously to avoid any delays.
Por favor, preencha o formulário de inscrição minuciosamente para evitar atrasos.
2. to insert information or details in a thorough and precise manner
The accountant filled in all the financial records meticulously.
O contador preencheu todos os registros financeiros minuciosamente.
Synonyms
complete carefullyfill out thoroughlycomplete with precisionfill in carefullycomplete methodically
Antonyms
fill in hastilycomplete carelesslyfill in superficiallycomplete negligently

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preencher com cuidado
Common expression used in administrative and bureaucratic contexts
São Paulo
preencher meticulosamente
Formal usage, especially in business environments
Portugal
preencher com esmero
More formal register, emphasizing attention to detail
Rio de Janeiro
preencher com capricho
Colloquial variant emphasizing care and precision

Related Idioms & Phrases

cross the t's and dot the i's
leave no stone unturned
pay attention to detail
by the book
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