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thorough::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | arrant, complete, consummate, double-dyed, everlasting, gross, perfect, pure, sodding, staring, stark, thoroughgoing, unadulterated, utter |
a thorough nuisance.
a thoroughgoing villain.
thorough::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | exhaustive, thoroughgoing |
| Derivation | thoroughness |
made a thorough search.
thoroughgoing research.
thorough::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Derivation | thoroughness |
our accountant is thorough.
thorough research.
Examples of thorough
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The past few years have been a thorough vindication of his ideas and leadership.
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Listening to Grasshoppers is powered by a thorough critique of Indian democracy.
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They must have a thorough working knowledge of programming and systems analysis.
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He says it did not properly consult residents or include thorough water studies.
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A thorough explanation of rules of conduct can be found in our Terms of Service.
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In addition, the assistant district attorney was equally competent and thorough.
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He added that the department's required physical was made more thorough in 2005.
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Thanks to the Dispatch for thorough coverage about the coming Columbus Tax Hike.
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Some medical professionals believe it should include a more thorough heart test.
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- Painstakingly careful and accurate; "our accountant is thorough"; "thorough research"
- Exhaustive: performed comprehensively and completely; "an exhaustive study"; "made a thorough search"; "thoroughgoing research"
- (thoroughly) in an exhaustive manner; "we searched the files thoroughly"
- (thoroughly) completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly'); "he was soundly defeated"; "we beat him good"
- In 17th century England, Thorough was a name given by Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford to a scheme of his to establish absolute monarchy in England. Although "Thorough" is largely attributed to Strafford, its implementation can also be accredited to the Archbishop of Canterbury William Laud.
- Painstaking and careful not to miss or omit any detail; utter; complete; absolute; Through. [9th-19th c.]
- The policy associated with the Earl of Strafford in Ireland throughout the 1630s. In practice, it took the form of enforcing religious conformity, enhancing royal authority in the courts, and a more rigorous management of Royal estates and revenues. ...
- The 8,500 entries explain more than 11,200 words and phrases. This is far longer than the original two-volume Bouvier's 6,600 entries, and reaches not only the terms most often sought but many scarce terms used in contemporary practice.
- Done to a degree of completeness [more] & with attention to detail so as to be an effort of excellence.
