thorough
205
4.6
- adjective
- /ˈθɜroʊ/
:
minucioso
- The product of this process was a thorough and comprehensive description of the phenomenon under investigation.
- a thorough review
- a thorough investigation
- a thorough understanding
We are going to figure out through the thorough assessment what triggers their pain.
- We are going to figure out through the thorough assessment what triggers their pain.
- Let's get into a very thorough report on what to expect going forward.
- I don't think an AI would pass a longer, more thorough test.
- You have to be strategic and thorough, but it it's a slog.
- So being as thorough as possible is the is the is the goal.
Examples
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- It is our responsibility to conduct a thorough investigation.
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I need a thorough background check.
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It's very thorough and I like that a lot.
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So each of these patients had a thorough evaluation.
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Before spending their money, however, investors typically conduct a thorough investigation of the startup.
Academic text (2011) -
This is a disease that can't be diagnosed without a thorough examination.
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Viewing all letters of the alphabet helps ensure a thorough assessment of handwriting.
Academic text (2015) -
The committee performed a thorough review of the proposed policies to ensure all details were considered.
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After a thorough examination, the doctor concluded that no further tests were needed.
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The teacher requested a thorough assessment of each student's progress before the end of the term.
Synonyms
497
1.0
Having all needed parts and nothing missing
353
3.7
Having many small parts or facts that you can see
298
4.6
Covering almost everything to give a complete and detailed view
85
6.7
Being very strict and careful about rules and details
66
2.4
Complete and without anything left out
58
8.6
Being very careful about small details
37
3.6
To work carefully and try hard to finish tasks
35
4.1
Doing things carefully and in an organized way
32
6.6
Including every part and detail
13
6.1
Being very careful and using a lot of effort
3
7.2
Careful to do things correctly and notice small details
2
7.7
Done completely and carefully, leaving nothing out
Antonyms
Compounds
How Thorough
Surface Forms
Etymology
Thorough comes from an old word like through, which meant 'all the way'. So to be thorough is to do something 'all the way' and not leave anything out.