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meticulous

adjective

/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

Meaning

Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.

She is meticulous in her research work.

A meticulous planner ensures that no details are overlooked.

Precise, Thorough, Detail-oriented, precise, diligent, painstaking, thorough, detail-oriented

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Precise, Thorough, Detail-oriented

Entry 2

precise, diligent, painstaking

Entry 3

precise, thorough, detail-oriented

Careless, Inaccurate, Negligent, careless, negligent, reckless, inaccurate

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Careless, Inaccurate, Negligent

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careless, negligent, reckless

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careless, inaccurate, negligent

lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward

Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.

related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event

free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement

Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially by being clever or deceitful.

Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.