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meticulous

IPA pronunciation: /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

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Russian meaning

Скрупулезный, дотошный

English definition

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Example

Meticulous verification of spelling avoids unnecessary penalty in C-Test drills.

Collocations

meticulous research
meticulous attention
meticulous planning

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