Synonyms: thorough
Definition: painstakingly careful and accurate
Usage: our accountant is thorough; thorough research
Similar words: careful
Definition: exercising caution or showing care or attention
Usage: they were careful when crossing the busy street; be careful to keep her shoes clean; did very careful research; careful art restorers; careful of the rights of others; careful about one's behavior
Synonyms: thorough, thoroughgoing, exhaustive
Definition: performed comprehensively and completely
Usage: an exhaustive study; made a thorough search; thoroughgoing research
Similar words: complete
Definition: having every necessary or normal part or component or step
Usage: a complete meal; a complete wardrobe; a complete set of the Britannica; a complete set of china; a complete defeat; a complete accounting