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surface-level examination
[/ˈsɜːrfɪs ˈlevəl ɪɡˈzæmɪˈneɪʃən/]
noun
pl: surface-level examinations
exame superficial
1.
A cursory or shallow investigation or review that does not go into depth or detail
The auditor's surface-level examination of the accounts missed several discrepancies.
O exame superficial das contas pelo auditor perdeu várias discrepâncias.
2.
An analysis that only considers obvious or apparent aspects without examining underlying causes or complexities
A surface-level examination of the problem won't solve the underlying issues.
Um exame superficial do problema não resolverá as questões subjacentes.
NYC Slang
quick once-over
Synonyms
cursory examination
superficial review
shallow analysis
cursory review
quick look
Antonyms
in-depth examination
thorough analysis
comprehensive review
detailed investigation
deep analysis
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
exame superficial
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
análise rápida
Sometimes used colloquially for quick examination
São Paulo
avaliação superficial
Commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
exame sumário
Preferred formal term in Portuguese Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
scratch the surface
tip of the iceberg
not digging deep
skimming the surface
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