thorough

• Beschreibt etwas, das mit großer Sorgfalt, Genauigkeit und Vollständigkeit ausgeführt wird. Bezieht sich auch auf Personen, die so arbeiten.

Describes something done with great attention to detail and completeness.

1. Complete and detailedB1formal

   Done with great attention to detail; not missing anything.

   Gründlich

   • The doctor gave him a thorough medical examination.
   • She did a thorough review of the report before submitting it.
   • The police conducted a thorough investigation of the crime scene.

   Synonymecompletecomprehensivedetailedexhaustivemeticulouspainstakingrigorousscrupulousthoroughgoing

   Antonymecarelesshastyincompletenegligentshallowsloppysuperficial

2. Meticulous and carefulB1formal

   Showing careful attention to every part of a task.

   Gründlich

   • He is a thorough worker who never makes mistakes.
   • The cleaning service was very thorough and left the house spotless.
   • She is thorough in her research, checking every source.

   Synonymecarefulconscientiousdiligentexhaustivemeticulouspainstakingrigorousscrupuloussystematic

   Antonymecarelesshastynegligentsloppysuperficial