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methodical inquiry
[mə-ˈthä-di-kəl ˈin-ˌkwir-ē]
noun phrase
pl: methodical inquiries
investigação metódica
1.
A systematic and organized investigation or examination conducted according to a logical plan or procedure
The detective conducted a methodical inquiry into the disappearance.
O detetive conduziu uma investigação metódica sobre o desaparecimento.
2.
A careful and thorough examination following established procedures and principles
The academic methodical inquiry revealed new findings in the research.
A investigação metódica acadêmica revelou novas descobertas na pesquisa.
Synonyms
systematic investigation
orderly examination
structured inquiry
thorough investigation
rigorous examination
Antonyms
haphazard inquiry
random investigation
disorganized examination
careless inquiry
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
investigação metódica
most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
investigação metódica
standard formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
investigação metódica
standard formal usage
Portugal
inquérito metódico
alternative term used in Portuguese legal and academic contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
leave no stone unturned
go through with a fine-tooth comb
investigate thoroughly
conduct due diligence
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