meticulous
meh-TIK-yuh-lus · adjective
Extremely careful and attentive to small details.
Memory connection
Picture “measure every tick”
A tailor measures every tick mark, thread, pin, and seam three times before allowing the coat to leave the table.
The sound cue helps you reach the scene; the action in the scene carries you from the scene to the definition.
Use it accurately
Meaning in context
The conservator kept meticulous records of every repair to the painting.
Meticulous planning allowed the team to move the fragile equipment safely.
Meticulous normally praises thorough accuracy, though it can imply excessive fussiness when the details matter less than the delay.
Common patterns
- meticulous attention
- meticulous records
- meticulously prepared
Quick check
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