What is the meaning of thorough?

adjective

  • Painstakingly careful and accurate.
    • usage: "our accountant is thorough"; "thorough research"
  • Performed comprehensively and completely.
    • usage: "an exhaustive study"; "made a thorough search"; "thoroughgoing research"
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