thoroughgoing
Use Thoroughgoing in a sentence
oʊˌgoʊ adjective
1.
doing things thoroughly.
2.
carried out to the full extent; thorough.
3.
complete; unqualified: a thoroughgoing knave.
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thoroughgoing (ˈθʌrəˌɡəʊɪŋ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | extremely thorough |
| 2. | (usually prenominal) absolute; complete: thoroughgoing incompetence |
| 'thoroughgoingly | |
| —adv | |
| 'thoroughgoingness | |
| —n | |
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Thoroughgoing
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Example sentences
And so, ten years ago, conservationists started to put in place a thoroughgoing eradication campaign.
The sort of thoroughgoing changes required will take government action, which in turn will require strong public pressure.
He carried out his orders, both to his and my satisfaction, in thoroughgoing fashion.
Her studies have resulted in several books notable for their original thought and thoroughgoing research.
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