thorough
Americanadjective
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executed without negligence or omissions.
a thorough search.
- Synonyms:
- total, unqualified, sheer, downright, exhaustive, in-depth
- Antonyms:
- superficial, partial
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thorough enjoyment.
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extremely attentive to accuracy and detail; painstaking: a thorough analysis.
a thorough worker;
a thorough analysis.
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having full command or mastery of an art, talent, etc..
a thorough actress.
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extending or passing through.
adverb
noun
adjective
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carried out completely and carefully
a thorough search
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(prenominal) utter
a thorough bore
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painstakingly careful
my work is thorough
noun
Other Word Forms
- quasi-thorough adjective
- quasi-thoroughly adverb
- superthorough adjective
- superthoroughly adverb
- thoroughly adverb
- thoroughness noun
- unthorough adjective
- unthoroughly adverb
Etymology
Origin of thorough
First recorded before 900; Middle English (preposition and adverb); Old English thuruh, variant of thurh through
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Amina says her NGO, which we are not identifying for security reasons, usually performs thorough checks on beneficiaries before handing out aid.
From BBC
Leah’s book, The Missing Link in Modern Spiritualism, is thorough, yet often unreliable, and obviously one-sided in support of the spirits.
From Literature
“Our board continues to lead a rigorous, highly competitive and thorough sales process,” Zaslav said, adding the company has held sale talks with four prospective buyers since Ellison launched the bidding for Warner in September.
From Los Angeles Times
"The strength and dignity these families have shown, while carrying unimaginable grief shows extraordinary courage. I am personally committed to ensuring this inquiry is thorough, independent, and puts families at its heart."
From BBC
They are still fighting for just insurance compensation, for admissions of wrongdoing from Southern California Edison — whose equipment may have started the Eaton fire — and for a thorough, environmentally sound cleanup, to name a few.
From Los Angeles Times
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