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THUR-uh/ˈθʌrə/

Thorough means complete and done with care, so nothing important is missed: a thorough search / check / investigation is typical. Comprehensive stresses breadth (covering all areas); thorough stresses depth and care. Thoroughly is a common adverb (wash thoroughly), and it can also describe a person: a thorough worker.

Meaning

Complete and done with great care.

Examples

• “She did a thorough review of every chapter.”
• “The mechanic gave the engine a thorough inspection.”
• “Please read the contract thoroughly before you sign.”

Good to know

a thorough check / investigation. comprehensive = wide; thorough = careful and complete.

Near in meaning

careful

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