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thoroughness

[ thur-oh-ngis, thuhr- ]

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noun

the quality of being painstakingly and comprehensively executed, without errors or omissions; the act or practice of executing tasks in this way:
My old cookbook remains unmatched in the clarity and thoroughness of its explanations.
They were greatly impressed by the FBI's speed and thoroughness.
completeness or perfection:
I had my doubts about the thoroughness of his knowledge of the subject.

The Tender Soldier conveys this based on firsthand experience and a balanced thoroughness.

I can report that the thoroughness of the yin-yang between their personalities is inherently amusing.

He explained the banking system in warm and friendly tones and with a candor and thoroughness Hoover had never attempted.

He faced the practical situation with a courage and thoroughness which, though too late, were admirable.

His attachment for the horse has developed qualities of patience and thoroughness that are shown elsewhere than on the "course."

However, looking further in Heymann, my faith in German thoroughness and all-inclusiveness revived.

It was Sergeant Meyer's tour as officer of the day, and he had prepared for the night with the thoroughness of an old soldier.

Must we then charge D'Entrecasteaux with want of thoroughness in his work?

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