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punctilious work

[pʌŋk'tɪliəs wɜːrk]
noun phrasepl: punctilious works
trabalho meticuloso
1. work characterized by strict attention to details and adherence to established rules, procedures, or standards
Her punctilious work on the manuscript ensured no errors were overlooked.
Seu trabalho meticuloso no manuscrito garantiu que nenhum erro passasse despercebido.
2. work performed with scrupulous care and precision
The architect's punctilious work resulted in a perfectly aligned structure.
O trabalho escrupuloso do arquiteto resultou em uma estrutura perfeitamente alinhada.
Synonyms
meticulous workcareful workprecise workscrupulous workconscientious work
Antonyms
careless worksloppy worknegligent workhasty work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho meticuloso
most common usage
São Paulo
trabalho escrupuloso
more formal variant
Portugal
trabalho minucioso
preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

dot every i and cross every t
leave no stone unturned
attention to detail
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