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superficial inspection
[ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl ɪnˈspɛkʃən]
noun
pl: superficial inspections
inspeção superficial
1.
A cursory or shallow examination of something that does not go into detail or depth
The auditor conducted only a superficial inspection of the company's financial records.
O auditor realizou apenas uma inspeção superficial dos registros financeiros da empresa.
2.
A quick visual assessment without thorough investigation or analysis
After a superficial inspection of the building, the inspector missed several structural problems.
Após uma inspeção superficial do edifício, o inspetor perdeu vários problemas estruturais.
NYC Slang
once-over
Synonyms
cursory examination
casual review
quick look
cursory inspection
surface examination
Antonyms
thorough inspection
detailed examination
comprehensive review
in-depth inspection
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
inspeção superficial
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
vistoria superficial
Alternative term sometimes used in formal contexts
Portugal
inspeção superficial
Standard term in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a lick and a promise
scratch the surface
take a peek at
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