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exhaustiveness

 

[ ɪɡˈzɔːstɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in research

The quality of being thorough and comprehensive, leaving no detail overlooked. Exhaustiveness is essential in conducting a successful research project.

Synonyms

comprehensiveness, meticulousness, thoroughness

Examples of usage

  • Her exhaustive study of the topic impressed the academic community.
  • The exhaustiveness of his research was evident in the extensive bibliography he provided.
Context #2 | Noun

in testing

The degree to which a test covers all aspects of the subject matter. Exhaustiveness in testing ensures that all possible scenarios are considered.

Synonyms

completeness, comprehensiveness, thoroughness

Examples of usage

  • The software was tested for exhaustiveness to guarantee its reliability.
  • They performed an exhaustive evaluation of the product to identify any potential issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "exhaustiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exaustividade

🇮🇳 सम्पूर्णता

🇩🇪 Vollständigkeit

🇮🇩 kelengkapan

🇺🇦 вичерпність

🇵🇱 wyczerpującość

🇯🇵 包括性（ほうかつせい）

🇫🇷 exhaustivité

🇪🇸 exhaustividad

🇹🇷 kapsamlılık

🇰🇷 포괄성

🇸🇦 الشمولية

🇨🇿 vyčerpávající povaha

🇸🇰 vyčerpávajúcnosť

🇨🇳 全面性

🇸🇮 izčrpnost

🇮🇸 ítarlegheit

🇰🇿 толықтық

🇬🇪 სრულიადობა

🇦🇿 ətraflılıq

🇲🇽 exhaustividad

Etymology

The word 'exhaustiveness' originated from the verb 'exhaust', which comes from the Latin word 'exhaustus', meaning 'drained out'. The concept of exhaustiveness has been valued in various fields such as research, testing, and analysis, where thoroughness and comprehensive coverage are essential for success.

See also: exhaust, exhausted, exhaustible, exhausting, exhaustion, exhaustively, inexhaustible.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,332, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.