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thorough examination of data

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UK/ˌθʌrə ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən əv ˈdeɪtə/
US/ˌθɜːroʊ ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən əv ˈdeɪtə/

Meaning

  1. phrasefixed phraseformal

    A careful and complete study of information, especially numbers or records, to find patterns or check facts.

    Grammar: Used as a noun phrase; it often follows verbs like conduct, carry out, or undertake.

    Patterns

    • conduct a thorough examination of data
    • a thorough examination of the data shows something
    • after a thorough examination of data

    The research team conducted a thorough examination of data from ten years of hospital admissions.

    After a thorough examination of the data, the auditors found no evidence of fraud.

    A thorough examination of data is essential before any new policy is introduced.

Common combinations

conduct a thorough examination of data
The committee will conduct a thorough examination of data before making its recommendation.
a thorough examination of the data reveals
A thorough examination of the data reveals a steady decline in sales.
carry out a thorough examination of data
Scientists carried out a thorough examination of data collected by satellites.
call for a thorough examination of data
Opposition parties called for a thorough examination of data on government spending.

Synonyms and how they differ

detailed analysis of data
Focuses more on breaking the data into parts; 'thorough examination' stresses completeness and care.
close scrutiny of data
Suggests looking very carefully, often for errors or problems; 'thorough examination' is broader and more neutral.
systematic review of data
Emphasizes following a fixed method; 'thorough examination' emphasizes leaving nothing out.

Opposites

cursory look at datasuperficial review of data

Word family

examine verb
To look at something carefully in order to learn about it.
examiner noun
A person who tests students or inspects something officially.
thoroughly adverb
In a complete and careful way.
thoroughness noun
The quality of being complete and careful.

Commonly confused: thorough examination of data or examination of data?

thorough examination of data vs examination of data

'Examination of data' can be quick or partial; adding 'thorough' makes it clear that the study is complete and careful.

Practice

The report is based on a thorough ______ of data from over 500 schools.

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