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hasty inspection

[ˈheɪsti ɪnˈspɛkʃən]
noun phrasepl: hasty inspections
inspeção apressada
1. A quick and superficial examination of something done without proper care or attention to detail
The building failed safety standards after a hasty inspection revealed multiple code violations.
O edifício não passou nos padrões de segurança após uma inspeção apressada revelar múltiplas violações do código.
2. A rapid assessment performed with insufficient time or thoroughness
A hasty inspection of the documents missed the forged signature.
Uma inspeção apressada dos documentos perdeu a assinatura falsificada.
NYC Slang
quick once-over
Synonyms
cursory inspectionsuperficial examinationquick checkperfunctory review
Antonyms
thorough inspectiondetailed examinationcareful reviewcomprehensive assessment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inspeção apressada
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
inspeção rápida
Common alternative emphasizing speed
Portugal
inspeção precipitada
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

give something a once-over
rubber stamp approval
done in a flash
slap-dash examination
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