thorough

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈθʌ.rə/ or /ˈθʌrəʊ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈθʌ.roʊ/

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Adjective

Positive thorough

Comparative more thorough

Superlative most thorough

1. Careful not to miss or omit any detail.

   The thorough investigation by the police led to the arrest of the criminals.

   These are the most thorough workers I have ever seen.

2. complete; absolute

   It is a thorough pleasure to see the building finished.