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thoroughgoing
01
very complete, careful, and attentive to detail
Example
The historian provided a thoroughgoing analysis of the period ’s events.
Her thoroughgoing preparation for the presentation impressed everyone.
His thoroughgoing approach to the project left no detail overlooked.
02
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
Example
The historian provided a thoroughgoing analysis of the period’s events.
Her thoroughgoing preparation for the presentation impressed everyone.
His thoroughgoing approach to the project left no detail overlooked.
She conducted a thoroughgoing review of the research to ensure accuracy.
The report was a thoroughgoing examination of all the possible outcomes.
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