thorough material

[ˈθɜroʊ məˈtɪriəl]
noun phrasepl: thorough materials
material completo; material abrangente
1. Comprehensive, detailed, and complete educational or informational content that covers all aspects of a subject thoroughly
The teacher provided thorough material on the history of the American Revolution.
A professora forneceu material completo sobre a história da Revolução Americana.
2. Detailed resources, documents, or study guides that leave no important points uncovered
We need thorough material before we can finalize the project proposal.
Precisamos de material abrangente antes de finalizarmos a proposta do projeto.
3. Well-researched and exhaustively documented content or references
The research paper included thorough material from multiple academic sources.
O artigo científico incluía material minucioso de várias fontes acadêmicas.
In both American and Brazilian educational contexts, 'thorough material' is highly valued and often expected from educators and professionals. In Brazil, emphasis on comprehensive materials reflects the importance placed on detailed preparation (preparação minuciosa) in academic and corporate environments. In the USA, providing thorough material demonstrates professionalism and thoroughness, particularly in legal, medical, and educational fields.
NYC Slang
the real deal; the full package; the whole nine yards
Synonyms / Sinônimos
comprehensive materialdetailed materialexhaustive materialcomplete materialin-depth material
Antonyms / Antônimos
superficial materialscanty materialincomplete materialbrief material

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
material completo; material abrangente
Most commonly used in educational and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
material bem feito; material de primeira
Colloquial variation emphasizing quality
São Paulo
material detalhado; material minucioso
Common in business and academic settings
Portugal
material pormenorizado; material exaustivo
European Portuguese preference for 'pormenorizado'

Related Words

thoroughcomprehensivedetaileddocumentationresourcescontentcurriculum

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave no stone unturned
cover all bases
go the extra mile
dot every i and cross every t
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