meticulous study
[muh-TIK-yuh-lus STUD-ee]
noun phrasepl: meticulous studies
estudo meticuloso
1. a careful, thorough, and detailed examination or investigation of a subject, with great attention to precision and accuracy
The researcher conducted a meticulous study of the ancient manuscript to uncover its origins.
O pesquisador realizou um estudo meticuloso do manuscrito antigo para descobrir suas origens.
2. academic or scientific research characterized by extreme carefulness and attention to detail
Her meticulous study of the data revealed patterns that others had overlooked.
Seu estudo meticuloso dos dados revelou padrões que outros haviam negligenciado.
In both American and Brazilian academic contexts, 'meticulous study' carries significant prestige and is frequently used in academic writing, research proposals, and scholarly publications. In Brazil, it reflects a commitment to academic rigor, while in the US it emphasizes scientific methodology and peer-reviewed research standards. The term is less common in casual conversation and is primarily employed in formal, intellectual, or professional contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
leave no stone unturned
go over something with a fine-tooth comb
pay close attention to detail
dot every i and cross every t
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