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thoroughly

[ thur-uh-lee, thuhr ]

adverb

  1. in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully:

    We will review the data thoroughly.

  2. perfectly; utterly:

    We thoroughly enjoyed the play.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of thoroughly1

First recorded in 1450–1500; thorough ( def ) + -ly ( def )
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Example Sentences

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"We are thoroughly reviewing all protocols, and updating if necessary, to help prevent an incident like this from happening again."

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The department “will begin by thoroughly examining UC Berkeley’s apparent failure to fully and accurately disclose significant funding received from foreign sources,” U.S.

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Season 2 feels like much more of an ensemble affair as showrunner Tony Gilroy expands the show’s focus beyond one character’s moral development to more thoroughly embroider others that are just as worthwhile.

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A new-build house inspector, known as a snagger, is urging owners to check their property thoroughly after picking up the keys, as he has found some strange things in people's homes.

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The survey did not, however, examine either how thoroughly schools' policies were implemented or their success rate.

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