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Thoroughness: meaning, definitions and examples

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thoroughness

 

[ ˈθʌr.oʊ.nəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

attention to detail

The quality or state of being thorough; carefulness and attention to detail.

Synonyms

completeness, diligence, meticulousness

Examples of usage

  • I was impressed by the thoroughness of her research on the topic.
  • His thoroughness in checking the details saved us from a costly mistake.
Context #2 | Noun

completeness

Completeness in performing a task or job, leaving no loose ends.

Synonyms

exhaustiveness, inclusiveness, thoroughgoingness

Examples of usage

  • The thoroughness of the investigation ensured that all aspects were covered.
  • The thoroughness of the report left no room for ambiguity.

Translations

Translations of the word "thoroughness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 minuciosidade

🇮🇳 पूर्णता

🇩🇪 Gründlichkeit

🇮🇩 ketelitian

🇺🇦 ретельність

🇵🇱 dokładność

🇯🇵 徹底

🇫🇷 minutie

🇪🇸 minuciosidad

🇹🇷 titizlik

🇰🇷 철저함

🇸🇦 دقة

🇨🇿 důkladnost

🇸🇰 dôkladnosť

🇨🇳 彻底

🇸🇮 temeljitost

🇮🇸 vandvirkni

🇰🇿 мұқияттылық

🇬🇪 სწრაფადობა

🇦🇿 dəqiqlik

🇲🇽 minuciosidad

Etymology

The word 'thoroughness' originates from the Middle English 'thorughnesse', which is a combination of the word 'through' and the suffix '-ness'. It first appeared in the 15th century. The concept of thoroughness has always been valued in various fields, emphasizing the importance of attention to detail and completeness in tasks and activities.

See also: thoroughbred, thoroughfare, thoroughgoingness, thoroughly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,635, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.