Meaning & use
meticulous
Taking great care over small details so that work is accurate or complete.
See it in a sentence
The model required meticulous measurements before any wood was cut.
A meticulous editor caught the inconsistent dates in the manuscript.
A note on using this word
Meticulous can describe a person, work, or attention to detail. It focuses on careful execution, not simply spending a long time.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
carelesssloppy
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