uncovered modifications

[/ˌʌnˈkʌvərd ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/]
noun phrasepl: uncovered modifications
modificações descobertas
1. Changes or alterations that have been revealed, exposed, or discovered, particularly those that were previously hidden or undetected
The audit uncovered modifications to the financial records that had been hidden for years.
A auditoria descobriu modificações nos registros financeiros que haviam sido ocultadas por anos.
2. In technical or software contexts, alterations to code, systems, or products that have been identified through investigation or testing
The security team found uncovered modifications in the source code during their investigation.
A equipe de segurança encontrou modificações descobertas no código-fonte durante a investigação.
3. Exposed or revealed changes to agreements, contracts, or official documents
Uncovered modifications to the contract suggest fraudulent activity.
Modificações descobertas no contrato sugerem atividade fraudulenta.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian and American business, legal, and technical contexts. In Brazil, it frequently appears in audit reports, legal proceedings, and compliance investigations. The term suggests the revelation of something previously hidden or deliberately concealed, often implying wrongdoing or negligence. It carries a formal, investigative tone and is typical in corporate communication, forensic analysis, and regulatory compliance discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
discovered changesrevealed alterationsexposed modificationsdetected changesfound alterations
Antonyms / Antônimos
hidden modificationsconcealed changesundiscovered alterationscovered modifications

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modificações descobertas
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
alterações descobertas
Common in corporate and legal settings
Rio de Janeiro
modificações reveladas
Alternative phrasing used in formal documents
Portugal
modificações descobertas
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts

Related Words

auditinvestigationdiscoveryalterationexposureamendmentrevisionrevelation

Related Idioms & Phrases

come to light
bring to the surface
blow the lid off
expose the truth
unearth the facts
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