full revision

[/fʊl rɪˈvɪʒən/]
nounpl: full revisions
revisão completa
1. A comprehensive and thorough examination or review of something in its entirety, checking all aspects, components, or details.
The company ordered a full revision of all financial records before the audit.
A empresa ordenou uma revisão completa de todos os registros financeiros antes da auditoria.
2. A complete overhaul or substantial rewrite of a document, plan, or system.
The manuscript underwent a full revision before publication.
O manuscrito passou por uma revisão completa antes da publicação.
3. In automotive or mechanical contexts, a complete inspection and repair of all major systems and components.
The vehicle requires a full revision of its engine and transmission.
O veículo necessita de uma revisão completa do motor e transmissão.
In Brazil, 'revisão completa' is a common term in automotive maintenance, where periodic 'revisões' are mandatory. In business and academic contexts, full revisions are standard quality control procedures. The term reflects both English-language business practices and Portuguese technical terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
thorough reviewcomprehensive examinationcomplete overhaulfull inspectiontotal revision
Antonyms / Antônimos
partial reviewcursory examinationspot checkminor revision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
revisão completa
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
revisão completa / revisão geral
Both terms are commonly used in business and automotive contexts
Rio de Janeiro
revisão completa
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'revisão geral'
Portugal
revisão completa / revisão integral
Both terms are used; 'revisão integral' is slightly more formal

Related Words

proofreadauditinspectionoverhaulquality assurancefact-checking

Related Idioms & Phrases

to give something a full revision
to undergo a full revision
a full revision from top to bottom
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