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meticulous work

[muh-TIK-yuh-luhs wurk]
noun phrasepl: meticulous works
trabalho meticuloso
1. Work characterized by extreme care, precision, and attention to detail
The restoration of the ancient manuscript required meticulous work over several months.
A restauração do manuscrito antigo exigiu trabalho meticuloso durante vários meses.
2. Tasks performed with scrupulous accuracy and thoroughness
The surgeon's meticulous work saved the patient's life.
O trabalho meticuloso do cirurgião salvou a vida do paciente.
Synonyms
careful workprecise workpainstaking workdetailed workthorough workconscientious work
Antonyms
careless worksloppy workhasty worknegligent workreckless work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho meticuloso
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho caprichado
Alternative colloquial expression emphasizing care and attention
Portugal
trabalho minucioso
Common alternative using 'minucioso' (meticulous/detailed)

Related Idioms & Phrases

attention to detail
labor of love
painstaking effort
dotting the i's and crossing the t's
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