Meticulousness: meaning, definitions and examples
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meticulousness
[ məˌtɪkjəˈləsnəs ]
attention to detail
The quality of being meticulous; precision and thoroughness in actions and work.
Synonyms
accuracy, precision, thoroughness
Examples of usage
- She approached the task with meticulousness, checking every detail twice.
- His meticulousness in handling the delicate equipment ensured its proper functioning.
- The success of the project was attributed to the team's meticulousness in planning and execution.
Translations
Translations of the word "meticulousness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 meticulosidade
🇮🇳 सावधानी
🇩🇪 Akribie
🇮🇩 ketelitian
🇺🇦 ретельність
🇵🇱 drobiazgowość
🇯🇵 綿密さ
🇫🇷 méticulosité
🇪🇸 meticulosidad
🇹🇷 titizlik
🇰🇷 세심함
🇸🇦 الدقة
🇨🇿 pečlivost
🇸🇰 dôkladnosť
🇨🇳 一丝不苟
🇸🇮 natančnost
🇮🇸 nákvæmni
🇰🇿 мұқияттылық
🇬🇪 სიფრთხილე
🇦🇿 dəqiqlik
🇲🇽 meticulosidad
Word origin
The word 'meticulousness' originated from the Latin word 'meticulosus', meaning fearful or timid. Over time, the meaning evolved to denote careful attention to detail and precision. The term gained popularity in the English language in the early 19th century, highlighting the importance of being meticulous in various endeavors.