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   Me·tic·u·lous

   /məˈtikyələs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise: "he had always been so meticulous about his appearance"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘fearful or timid’): from Latin meticulosus, from metus ‘fear’. The word came to mean ‘overcareful about detail’, hence the current sense (early 19th century).

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   • 1. meticulousness noun

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   • The definition of “meticulous,” according to The Cambridge Dictionary, is “very careful and with great attention to every detail.” “Meticulous” is one of those words that’s designed to impress. We use it when we want to talk highly of ourselves, and many employers will look at someone as “meticulous” as a suitable hire.

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   • Origin meticulous (1800-1900) Latin meticulosus “afraid”, from metus “fear” meticulous meaning, definition, what is meticulous: very careful about small details, and al...: Learn more.

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   very careful, and giving great attention to detail: This book is the result of meticulous research. meticulously. adverb. (Definition of meticulous from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of meticulous. in Chinese (Traditional) 嚴謹的，一絲不苟的, 非常注意細節的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 严谨的，一丝不苟的, 非常注意细节的…

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English me‧tic‧u‧lous /məˈtɪkjələs/ adjective very careful about small details, and always making sure that everything is done correctly He kept meticulous accounts. Their planning and preparation were meticulous. He cleaned the tools with meticulous care.

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   meticulous. adjective. IPA. /mɪˈtɪkjʊləs/ Dictionary Definition of 'meticulous' Describing a person's attention to detail or a level of thoroughness that is extremely careful and precise. "The tailor was meticulous in his stitching, making sure that every seam was perfect." Detailed Meaning of 'meticulous'

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   METICULOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com. meticulous. [ m uh- tik-y uh-l uhs ] show ipa. See synonyms for meticulous on Thesaurus.com. adjective. taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance. finicky; fussy: meticulous adherence to technicalities.

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   Synonyms and examples. careful. After careful consideration, we are unable to accept your proposal. thorough. He seems like he's not paying attention, but don't be fooled - he's very thorough. methodical. I appreciated his methodical approach to the work. painstaking.

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    What does the adjective meticulous mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective meticulous , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.