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meticulously
[muh-tik-yuh-luhs-lee]
adverb
in a way that shows extreme care about minute details; in a precise and thorough way, sometimes to an excessive degree.
He'd had collections of various kinds as a kid, each of them meticulously sorted and, yes, even inventoried.
Other Word Forms
- unmeticulously adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of meticulously1
Example Sentences
A New York Times spokesperson said the story was "meticulously and responsibly reported" and it plans to "vigorously defend" itself.
Frederick Forsyth, who has died at the age of 86, wrote meticulously researched thrillers which sold in their millions.
On the fur outside are "geometric patterns, meticulously, delicately and beautifully designed", Yonga says.
Investigators had told me then that Meher harboured a grudge over professional rivalry and meticulously planned the attack.
There's little doubt that the developers - masters of meticulously designed combat systems – will have effectively tweaked its trusted formula to fit the new mould.
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