Meticulous

usgb/məˈtɪkjələs/
adjective

Very careful and with great attention to every detail.

He is always meticulous in preparing his work.
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Often appears as...

  • meticulous attention
  • meticulous work
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Attention to Detail

Refers to giving special care to minute aspects that are often overlooked.

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His meticulous nature meant revising the document thrice for errors.
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Time-consuming

Being meticulous usually means taking longer to complete tasks due to thoroughness.

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Meticulous crafting of the model took several hours.
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Positive Connotation

Often viewed as a positive trait, highlighting reliability and precision.

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Her meticulous research earned praise from her peers.
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